Eat the Rainbow

Did you know that each color of rainbow plays a different role in our overall health?

Red

Decreases inflammation because of being rich in lycopene and anthocyans, which are antioxidants. 

• tomatoes

• cherries

• strawberries and raspberries

• red bell pepper

• beets

• red grapes. 

Orange

Foods provide carotenoids and antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamin C that support hormone production, ovulation, and sperm quality. Orange foods also support fat tissue metabolism and encourage healthy fat loss. 

• sweet potatoes 

• oranges

• carrots

• pumpkins

• orange bell pepper

• persimmons

• papayas 

• mangoes 

• cantaloupe

• lentils 

Yellow

Foods aid in digestion by providing fiber, prebiotics, and specific enzymes that break down food and nourish gut bacteria.

• bananas

• pineapples

• ginger

• corn

• yellow tomatoes

• lemon

Green 

Foods support heart health, circulation, and respiration by providing vitamins, nitrates, and antioxidants. 

• spinach

• kale

• collard greens

• Swiss chard

• broccoli

Blue and Purple 

Food is great for the brain by providing anthocyanins that reduce brain inflammation and protect against cognitive aging. 

• blueberries

• blackberries

• bilberries

• purple and red grapes

• purple sweet potatoes

• purple carrots

• red cabbage

• egg plant

Now you know some of the benefits of eating the rainbow.