{"id":1334,"date":"2019-02-09T15:38:26","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T10:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/?p=1334"},"modified":"2025-09-07T19:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T13:37:32","slug":"rainbow-diet-healthy-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/rainbow-diet-healthy-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"All about the Rainbow Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There’s no question that eating three to five servings of fruits and vegetables daily will improve your health. But more and more experts are saying that\u00a0healthy eating is not only about how many servings of healthy food you eat, it’s about the variety you pick, too. This involves incorporating a rainbow diet plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Did you know that each colour of your fruit and vegetable adds different nutrients that are beneficial to your body? By allowing yourself access to\u00a0more colourful foods,\u00a0you’ll be providing your body with the essential nourishment it needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, let’s talk\u00a0about the Rainbow Diet, shall we? Mentioned below are a wide\u00a0choice of\u00a0healthy foods available in the colours of the rainbow along with their benefits to your health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Red:<\/strong>\u00a0Pigments called anthocyanins give red fruits and vegetables their colour and serve as powerful antioxidants in your body. Eating more pomegranates, red peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelons will help you:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Protect yourself from certain cancers<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Improve your\u00a0skin quality<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Reduce the risk of diabetes<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Yellow\r\n
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Orange and Yellow:<\/strong>\u00a0The rainbow diet consists of orange and yellow foods which are packed with carotenoids, the plant pigment responsible for their lively color. Eating more carrots, lemons, mangoes, oranges, and sweet potatoes will help you:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Boost your immune system<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Protect your vision<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Reduce the intensity of sunburn<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Develop and maintain healthier joints<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Green\r\n
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Green:<\/strong>\u00a0Leafy greens should be a regular part of your diet as they are a good source of calcium. Vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts are high in vitamin A. Other green foods, like kiwis and green bell peppers are great sources of vitamin C. Adding more green foods to your diet\u00a0will:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Detoxify your body<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Aid in\u00a0tissue healing<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Reduce the risk of cancer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Provide important\u00a0digestive enzymes<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Blue\r\n
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Blue and Purple:<\/strong>\u00a0Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are rich in phytonutrients, including anthocyanins and resveratrol. Foods like blackberries, plums, blueberries, red cabbage and eggplant will help you:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Fight inflammation<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Keep your urinary tract healthy<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Lower the\u00a0risk of age-related memory loss<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"White\r\n
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White:<\/strong>\u00a0Although not technically a colour of the rainbow, white veggies and fruits provide a range of health benefits and should also be part of your healthy diet. Eating more bananas, cauliflower, garlic, potatoes, and onions will:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Balance your\u00a0hormones<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Reduce blood pressure<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Lower your\u00a0cholesterol<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

* Keep your bones strong<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There you have it! The\u00a0Rainbow Diet meal plan and how it\u2019s beneficial to your body. Just by remembering to \u201ceat a rainbow,\u201d you can increase your intake of nutrients and healthy food components.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Happy and healthy eating to you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feature image credits:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Source: smilecreatesyou.blogpost.com<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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