The idea behind "eating a rainbow" means visually stimulating your taste buds with a variety of naturally colored foods, which are packed with many different vitamins and minerals.
Here's a quick guide to the colors of foods and what benefits they contain:
Greens:
potassium, folate, fiber, vitamin A, E and C.
Reds/oranges:
Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and lutein, for healthy vision.
Browns/purples/blues:
Flavonoids, which have been found to improve brain function and blow flow.
Yellows:
Think healthy fats, such as almonds, fish, such as salmon and tuna. Healthy fats aid in the absorption of vitamins in the body.
Thinking in terms of "eating a rainbow" may be just another way for you to ensure you are getting a plenitude of vitamin and nutrient-packed foods.
