FIGS

Figs are full of phytosterols and this is the last month that they're in season, so eat up!

YOU'VE GOT TO BE COLORFUL TO BE HEALTHY!

Fruits and vegetables come in all sizes and colors, but as we know, inner beauty is most important! These foods are great sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber that protect us from chronic diseases. Its best to buy locally-grown produce, because when you shop at a regular grocery store, you don't know how long the "fresh produce" has been sitting there. Food begins to change a soon as it is harvested from the Earth, so the vitamins and other sources begin to deteriorate quickly. Grow your own produce if you can or shop at your local farmer's market - your body will thank you!

It is very important to consume a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, because each color has a purpose to help your body perform at it's very best. Enjoy the rainbow of the Earth!

GREEN

Plenty of chlorophyll is found in green fruits and vegetables as well as lutein, a chemical that prevents cataracts and blindness. The darker the leafy greens are, the better they do at protecting the body against different types of cancers and provide plenty of B vitamins. Load up on these excellent sources of calcium, magnesium, iron and chlorophyll!

RED

Red fruits and vegetables contain anthocyanins and lycopene, a plant pigment that reduces cancer risks and provides the antioxidants to prevent cell damage. These foods also support heart and memory health as well as reducing freeradical damage. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is right!

ORANGE & YELLOW

Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain carotenoid pigments that are converted into vitamin A to reduce macular degeneration risk and keep your eyes and heart healthy.

BLUE & PURPLE

Blue and purple fruits and vegetables also contain anthocyanins to protect the body against cancer, stroke and heart disease.

WHITE

White fruits and vegetables (cauliflower, mushrooms, artichoke, fennel, parsnips, bananas, etc.) contain anthoxanthin pigments that help reduce cholesterol and cancer risks. Garlic, onions and ginger contain antibacterial and anti-viral properties, so get your flavor on!

MORE INSPIRING WORDS

They don't exist, happiness comes from within.

DON'T BE A CLASSLESS SNOB!

I passed a woman on Sunday afternoon who told her date that she was "a classy lady" and nearly choked on my chai tea. Too many people use "classy" and "snob" incorrectly, so let me help you all out: The term "classy" is used to describe another, not yourself. A snob is a complete social-climber who looks down on others while pretending to have the same social and financial status as those who they aspire to be. I'd like to think that you wouldn't want to call yourself a snob, right? Read more books, kids!

No, you're not.

The "snobby" makes it all negative.

Here's an example of one of the trashiest snobs out there. When there is proof that your Mom helped you sell your sex tape, there's no way you can ever be classy.