15/08/2025
Our Indian flag’s tricolours — Orange, White, and Green — are more than just symbols of pride; they represent powerful foods that nourish, protect, and strengthen us.
🌈 Why Colours Matter in Food ?
Eating a colourful diet means giving your body a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Each colour is rich in unique phytochemicals that help prevent diseases and keep us healthy.
Today, let’s honour our flag by adding its colours to our meals!
🍊 Orange Foods — Courage & Sacrifice
Examples are Carrots, Pumpkin, Papaya, Orange, Sweet Potato
Nutrients - Beta-carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, Potassium,
Antioxidants - Carotenoids, Flavonoids,
Benefits- Boosts immunity, improves vision, protects skin
🥥 White Foods — Peace & Truth
Examples are Cauliflower, Garlic, Onion, Mushroom, Coconut
Nutrients - Potassium, Magnesium, Fibre, Allicin (in garlic)
Antioxidants- Flavonoids, Anthoxanthins
Benefits - Promotes heart health, supports immunity, reduces inflammation
🥦 Green Foods — Growth & Prosperity
Examples are Spinach, Broccoli, Coriander, Green Beans, Bitter Gourd
Nutrients -Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C
Antioxidants -Chlorophyll, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Benefits- Detoxifies body, strengthens bones, supports good vision, reduces cancer risk.
This 15th August, let’s celebrate our freedom not just in the skies, but also on our plates!
💪 Healthy Nation = Strong Nation