26/06/2025
🌈 Eat the Rainbow for Better Health! 🌈
What's everyone having for lunch? Is it a grab and go or ar4e you nourishing your gut?
Let's explore why it's essential to eat the rainbow, so to speak..
Did you know that each colour in your fruits and veggies carries unique health benefits? Nature has a clever way of colour-coding nutrients — so the more colours you eat, the broader the range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you get.
Here’s what each colour brings to the table:
🔴 RED – Rich in lycopene & anthocyanins, red foods like tomatoes, strawberries & red peppers support heart health, reduce inflammation, and may help protect against certain cancers.
🟠 ORANGE – Packed with beta-carotene, found in carrots, sweet potatoes & apricots, which converts to vitamin A – essential for immune support, eye health, and glowing skin.
🟡 YELLOW – Think pineapple, corn & yellow peppers – bursting with vitamin C and flavonoids that help with immune strength, skin repair, and digestion.
🟢 GREEN – Leafy greens, broccoli & kiwi are full of chlorophyll, folate, iron & fibre – crucial for liver detoxification, gut health, and energy levels.
🔵🟣 BLUE/PURPLE – Berries, red cabbage, beetroot & aubergines contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants for brain health, memory, and ageing gracefully.
🤍 WHITE/TAN – Garlic, onions & cauliflower contain allicin and other phytonutrients that support immune function, hormonal balance, and act as natural antibiotics.
✨Aim for a colourful plate at every meal – your body (and your gut microbes!) will thank you.
👉 What colours did you eat today? Let me know in the comments! 💬