Eating well never looked so delicious! Did you know that the colors of fruits and vegetables can hint at how they’re good for you? Head to the end of the rainbow with us to find out more.
Red Colored Food
Love strawberries? How about tomatoes? Good news! Red-colored fruits and vegetables commonly provide key vitamins, and, speaking of red, they can help keep your heart healthy.
Common Nutrients
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Antioxidants
Orange & Yellow Colored Food
Enjoy some orange and yellow treats like peppers, sweet potatoes, bananas, and carrots for nutrients that benefit your vision and immune system.
Common Nutrients
- Carotenoids
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
Green Colored Food
Fill your plate up with greens to get the full benefits of these fruits and vegetables, including spinach, avocados, broccoli, peas, and more.
Common Nutrients
- Vitamin K
- Potassium
- Antioxidants
- Fiber
Blue & Purple Colored Food
Blues and purples may not be as common on your plate as some of the other colors, but think berries, grapes, cabbage, and you’re on the right track! Blue and purple foods are known for assisting with memory — perfect for your studies!
Common Nutrients
- Nitrates
- Antioxidants
Challenge
We leave you with this challenge: can you make a meal that uses all of the colors of the rainbow? Perhaps a salad of leafy greens, cabbage, tomatoes, and yellow peppers, or a fruit bowl with blueberries, kiwis, banana, and strawberries. Get creative!