Eat the Rainbow

But why can’t we just stick to our favorite veggies and be done with it? When it comes to fruit and vegetables we often hear that we should eat the rainbow. The reason, they all contain different micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and Phytonutrients. Micronutrients are essential to are diet and have many different functions in are body. Phytonutrients are not essential but they contribute to optimal health.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 such as broccoli, brussel sprouts & spinach are excellent sources of 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆. Folate is a B vitamin required for normal cell functioning. It’s involved in the production of DNA and RNA and promotes the formation of haemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues, as well as formation of red and white blood cells. Green foods are also a great source of the Phytonutrient 𝑳𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒊𝒏 which help maintain healthy eye function.

Other vitamins found in green foods include, vit. B2, B6, C & A.

𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 & 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀

Both are packed with antioxidants.

𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 are particularly beneficial to our gut health. Good gut health improves overall health. Yellow foods help with the metabolism of our food and keeping us regular. Prebiotics in yellow food help with the growth of healthy bacteria in our gut.

The main benefit from 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 foods is that it helps maintain healthy eye function this is due to the high content of Phytonutrients alpha- and beta- carotene.

𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀

Yes you guessed it. Red foods help protect your heart

Red foods such as tomato, guava, watermelon and grapefruit are high in 𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲 a Phytonutrients which contributes to heart health and slows the progression of beast, prostate and kidney cancer. Other red foods such as berries contain high levels of antioxidants, reducing information and improving recovery. Other health benefits include regulating hormones such as Insulin and estrogen and protecting your skin, nails and hair.

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 have many benefits including brain & heart health.

The dominant phytonutrient in purple and blue food is called 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙨 a potent antioxidant. It reduces our risk of heart disease and stroke by lowering blood pressure. Nutrients in blue food are known to improve cognitive health and mood. By keeping our brains healthy we also keep our nervous system healthy, which controls muscle contraction, organ function and regulation of sensory information.