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Add Some Color to Your Plate With the Rainbow Diet

When we think about eating right, we think about eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. We’ve always been told that eating greens is a good way to stay healthy and get all the nutrients that we need, but what about the rest of the colors? Many people are following the rainbow diet, which is a great way to use vegetables that include all the colors in the rainbow. It’s a great way to get all the nutrition you need, as well as make your meals more vibrant and delicious at the same time.

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The truth is that even though you may eat salads every day, you need more than one nutrient, so this is why the rainbow diet is really great. When you eat a rainbow of color every day you are more likely to absorb various nutrients from foods that are green, red, purple, yellow, and even white. If your plate looks beautiful on the outside, just imagine the benefits of each color on the inside. Eating vegetables that include all of these colors have also been attributed to preventing cancer because they are filled with antioxidant properties, not to mention that they do wonders for your skin.

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Green

Spinach, Collards, Kale, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Celery, etc.

  • Contain chlorophyll, fiber, lutein, magnesium, calcium, folate, vitamin C and Beta Carotene
  • Fights cancer
  • Promotes healthy bodily functions

 

Red

Strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, red peppers, cherries, beetroot, watermelon etc.

  • Antioxidants to provide protection from cancer and fights off diseases as you age like Alzheimer’s
  • Helps you maintain good blood pressure
  • Helps maintain good heart health

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Yellow & Orange

Apricots, pumpkin, peaches, oranges, mangoes, lemons, yellow peppers, sweet potatoes, etc.

  • Contain lots of vitamin C
  • Reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by improving blood circulation
  • Helps digest food better
  • Antioxidants

 

Blue & Purple

Blueberries, plums, grapes, purple cabbage, raisins, eggplant, grapes, etc.

  • Great source of antioxidants
  • Reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s
  • Slows down the process of aging, great for your skin
  • Improves memory

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As you can see, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has so many benefits. The best part is that you don’t have to stick to the same types of fruits and vegetables. The best thing you can do is visit your local farmer’s market or even talk to a produce manager at your local grocery store to see what’s in season. That way you could change up your diet and make your plate a little more colorful. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on this diet especially when you use fruits and vegetables that are in season and you can definitely get creative with your food combinations.

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August 14, 2015 by Fernanda Aleman

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