Go Eat A Rainbow!
Yeah, you read that right...
man eating a rainbow in a diner
tasty and colorful fruits
blue and purple produce
Go eat a rainbow!
This summer, a colorful plate might be the easiest health hack ever. Believe that!
Why eating colors is so important
Summer’s here.
Long days, iced drinks, and sandals everywhere. Colors are popping—on dresses, in sunsets, even in our cocktails.
But take a quick glance at your plate… does it look like it belongs in the season?
If not, it’s time for a change. And no, not the sugary kind. Think real color. Think fruits and veggies.
The kind of colors that do more than just look pretty on your feed. They feed your brain, fuel your body, and lift your mood.
Let’s get into what those colors actually mean.
🥦 Green: Protects Your Sight, Calms Your Gut
Spinach, broccoli, kale, kiwi, green grapes—yeah, those guys.
They’re full of lutein and zeaxanthin, which shield your eyes from harsh light and lower your risk of eye diseases down the line. And leafy greens like bok choy and Swiss chard?
They’ve got natural compounds that help keep your hormones balanced and may even cut down cancer risks.
✅ What’s New: A 2024 study in Nutrients confirmed leafy greens reduce oxidative stress and improve gut health thanks to their fiber and plant nutrients.
🍋 Yellow & Orange: Strong Skin, Steady Bones, Resilient Immunity
The orange and gold family—carrots, sweet potatoes, peaches, oranges, and pineapples—are loaded with vitamin C and beta-carotene.
These boost collagen, fight inflammation, and help maintain a healthy heart.
✅ Fresh Find: A 2023 article from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that folks who eat more carotenoid-rich foods may cut their heart disease risk by up to 38%.
🍓 Red: Heart Strength + Cancer Shields
Tomatoes, beets, strawberries, cherries, red peppers. These are packed with lycopene and anthocyanins, both powerful antioxidants that help fight inflammation and lower cancer risks, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
✅ Tip: Cooking tomatoes boosts lycopene absorption. Add some olive oil for an even bigger benefit.
🫐 Blue & Purple: Memory Helpers, Sugar Stabilizers
Think blueberries, eggplant, purple cabbage, blackberries. They’re rich in anthocyanins and resveratrol, linked to better memory, more stable blood sugar, and anti-aging perks.
✅ Recent Study: A 2024 review in Frontiers in Nutrition found that folks over 50 who regularly eat blue and purple produce show measurable improvements in cognitive function.
🍽️ How to Build a Rainbow Plate—Daily
Aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Pick from different color groups.
Don’t overthink it—just mix it up:
Morning: Blueberries and spinach in your smoothie
Lunch: Mixed greens with shredded carrots and red bell pepper
Snack: Apple with a spoonful of peanut butter
Dinner: Grilled salmon, roasted purple potatoes, asparagus
Sweet treat: Peach slices or a handful of cherries
The rule’s simple—more color, better nutrition.
Brighten Your Plate, Brighten Your Health
Every hue you add brings something good with it. Nature knew what it was doing when it painted fruits and vegetables this way.
Summer’s loud and bright—your food should be too.
Next grocery run, think like an artist. Shop with your eyes. Eat with intention. And enjoy the ripple effects.
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