EAT THE RAINBOW
When someone says eat the rainbow they are trying to explain in a simplified way, that the color of your food can tell you more about its nutritional value, and eating a variety of colors is one sure method to get as many of those vitamins and minerals as possible. The statement is oversimplified of a real issue.
RED
Tomatoes
Beetroot
Pink grapefruit
Watermelon
Apples
Cherries
Plum
Radish
Onions
Strawberries
Red pepper
Cranberries
Pomegranate
Red vegetables and fruits help to fight cancer, reduce risk of diabetes, improve skin quality and they have benefits of anti-inflammatory anti-cancer gastrointestinal hormonal and liver
YELLOW AND ORANGE
Banana
Lemon
Corn
Pineapple
Ginger root
Apples
Honeydew melons
Yellow tomatoes
Mangoes
Papaya
Carrot
Sweet potatoes
Orange
Orange and yellow pepper
Peaches
Apricot
These foods are rich in vitamin C and carotenoid including beta carotene. Citrus fruit contains a unique phytonutrient called hesperidin which helps to increase blood flow.
These foods contain anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, cell protective properties.
GREEN
Broccoli
Sprouts
Cabbage
Bok choy
Kale
Artichoke
Asparagus
Avocado
Peppers
Melon
Celery
Cucumber
Peas
Beans
Green tea
Lettuce
Spinach
Lime
Pears
Apple
Olives
Zucchini
Kiwi fruit
These are the healthiest foods we can eat. Green fruits and vegetables are rich in lutein and Vitamin K which is essential for blood and bones. During pregnancy it prevents congenital disabilities. It is anti-inflammatory. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli have been shown to enhance immune function, while dark leafy greens like kale may improve mood. Kiwi fruit has been shown to help alleviate a wide array of maladies form of common cold to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) to insomnia and may even help repair DNA damage.
BLUE INDIGO VIOLET
Blackberries
Blueberries
Blackcurrant
Figs
Purple grapes
Plums
Red wine
Prunes
Raisins
Purple broccoli
Cabbage
Onion
Kale
Olives
Rice
Carrot
Cauliflower
These foods are anti-cancer anti-inflammatory. They are rich in phytonutrients. The bioactive phytochemicals in berries work to repair damage from oxidatives stress and inflammation.
BROWN WHITE BEIGE
Garlic
Onions
Celery
Pears
White wine
Dates
Cauliflower
Mushroom
Ginger
Cocoa
Coconut
Coffee
Tea
Seeds
Chickpea
Butter beans
Humus
Potatoes
Radish
These foods may not be as bright as the others but still are a healthy choice. Broccoli cauliflower are the cruciferous vegetables rich in anti-cancer compounds. Garlic and onion are in the allium family of vegetables and contain the powerful cancer fighting compounds.
EATING THE RAINBOW IS A FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHY EATING TIP