Eat the Rainbow

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables, a variety of colors and flavors can add a lot of ZEST to your daily diet.  Not only can fruits and vegetables add flavor and texture to your plate, eating the different colors of the rainbow helps your body get all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

GREEN FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Helps your body….

* Lower your chance of getting cancer

* Keep your eyes healthy

* Keep your bones and teeth strong

You should try:

spinach                    bok choy                 honeydew

green peas               cucumbers               green grapes

green beans             asparagus                green apples

broccoli                   cauliflower               limes

cabbage                   watercress                avocados

YELLOW AND ORANGE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Helps your body…

* Keep your heart healthy

* Keep your eyes healthy

* Lower your chance of getting cancer

* Keep you from catching colds

You should try:

carrots                            pineapple                   mangoes

sweet potatoes               papayas                      oranges

yellow peppers               cantaloupes                lemons

pumpkins                       tangerines

RED AND PINK FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Helps your body…

* Keep your heart healthy

* Keep your bladder and kidneys healthy

* Keep your memory strong

* Lower your chance of getting cancer

You should try:

tomatoes                 strawberries                 red onion

red peppers             cherries                       red apples

red cabbage            watermelon

BLUE AND PURPLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Helps your body…

* Stay healthy when you get old

* Keep your memory strong

* Keep your bladder healthy

* Lower your chance of getting cancer

You should try:

eggplant                          blueberries

purple cabbage               purple grapes

raisins                             Okinawan sweet potato (purple potato)

WHITE AND BROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Helps your body…

* Keep your heart healthy

* Keep healthy cholesterol levels

* Lower your chance of getting cancer

You should try:

onion                      chives            mushrooms

green onion            jicama           ginger