🌱 Did you know that only 1 in 10 adults gets the recommended daily amounts of fruits and veggies? It’s time for us to improve that! But why is it important to eat the rainbow and focus on a variety of colors? 

 

The vibrant colors in fruits and vegetables come from phytochemicals, natural compounds that provide unique health benefits and give the plant its taste, color, and smell. Each color group contains different phytonutrients, which work together to provide a broad spectrum of health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved digestion, and enhanced immune function.

 

When you eat a variety of colors, you’re giving your body a diverse range of these nutrients, kind of like taking a natural multivitamin from your food. 🍓🥬🥝🍇🍅🍊

 

🩺 Beyond that, fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support your immune system, promote digestion, and reduce the risk of health challenges. The more different kinds you eat, the larger the variety of benefits you get!

 

🌶️ Red: Red fruits and veggies are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant known for its heart-protective properties and potential to reduce the risk of certain cancers, as well as vitamin C, which boosts your immune system and supports collagen production.*

 

 

 

🧡 Orange and yellow (carrots, sweet potatoes, oranges): These colors are high in beta-carotene and vitamin C, which support eye health, immune function, and skin vitality.