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The Benefits of Eating a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

What is the Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

The "Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables" refers to the different colors of fruits and vegetables available. Eating a variety of colors can help ensure that you are getting a wide range of nutrients that are important for overall health.

Examples of Fruits and Vegetables in Each Color Group:

  • Red: tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, red apples, red peppers, beets
  • Orange/Yellow: oranges, mangoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, yellow peppers, corn
  • Green: kale, spinach, broccoli, green beans, kiwi, green apples, avocados
  • Blue/Purple: blueberries, blackberries, grapes, eggplant, purple cabbage, purple potatoes
  • White: cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsnips, turnips

Each color group provides different nutrients, so it's important to eat a variety of colors. For example, red fruits and vegetables are often rich in lycopene, which may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, while orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are high in beta-carotene, which is important for eye health. Green fruits and vegetables are often rich in vitamin K, which is important for bone health, and blue and purple fruits and vegetables may help improve cardiovascular health. White fruits and vegetables may provide nutrients such as potassium and fiber.

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