Eat the Rainbow 🌈
I don’t know about you, but I keep hearing about the early spring harvest from the gardeners in my life.🌱 I have zero skills in that department, but I love learning about all the ways different plant colors support our bodies.
Each color in the plant kingdom corresponds to specific nutrients and health benefits. How cool is that???
Remember the “Taste the Rainbow” marketing campaign introduced by Skittles in the 1990’s?
Now, what about “Eat the Rainbow”?
Not that one!
Eat the rainbow refers to eating a wide variety of colorful fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods such as herbs & sprouts. Each item offers a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
By incorporating a diverse range of colors into your diet, you're not only treating your taste buds to a symphony of flavors but also providing your body with the essential nutrients it needs to thrive.
Exploring Food Colors
RED
Rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, red fruits and vegetables like tomatoes🍅, strawberries🍓, and bell peppers support heart health, reduce inflammation, and may lower the risk of certain cancers.
ORANGE & YELLOW
Bursting with beta-carotene and vitamin C, orange and yellow produce such as carrots🥕, sweet potatoes, and citrus fruits🍊 promote healthy vision, skin, and immune function while offering protection against oxidative stress.
GREEN
Packed with chlorophyll, fiber, and an array of vitamins & minerals, green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale🥬, and broccoli🥦 support detoxification, digestion, and overall vitality.
BLUE & PURPLE
Loaded with anthocyanins and flavonoids, blue and purple-hued foods like blueberries🫐, eggplants🍆, and blackberries possess potent antioxidant properties, protecting against age-related cognitive decline and supporting cardiovascular health.
WHITE & BROWN
Despite their neutral hues, white and brown foods such as garlic🧄, onions🧅, and mushrooms boast an impressive array of health-promoting compounds, including allicin and beta-glucans, which support immune function, inflammation reduction, and gut health.
Aiming to “eat the rainbow”🌈 helps you to load up on these essential nutrients and take advantage of their many benefits. Plus, the cells of your body & brain, as well as your gut microbes will thank you for the variety of foods!
Let’s raise a fork (or a spoon, or a smoothie glass) and dive into this colorful journey together. Here's to eating the rainbow and thriving in full color!