🌈 August Spotlight: Eat the Rainbow!

We’ve talked about eating the rainbow because colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with different vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. But there are even more reasons to make your plate colorful!

🌈 Different Colors = Different Plant Compounds

The natural pigments that give produce its beautiful colors often come from different plant compounds. By eating a variety of colors, you’re naturally giving your body a wider variety of beneficial nutrients.

🌈 Variety Helps Keep Meals Interesting

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean eating the same foods over and over. Choosing different colors encourages you to try new fruits and vegetables and keeps your meals exciting.

🌈 Color Can Help You Build a Balanced Plate

Instead of focusing only on calories or portions, look at your plate. Does it have some color? Adding vegetables and fruit can naturally make meals more nutrient-dense and satisfying.

🌈 Seasonal Produce Brings More Variety

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with colorful produce. Think red tomatoes, orange peppers, yellow squash, green zucchini, purple cabbage and blueberries. The more variety you enjoy, the more interesting your meals become!

🌈 Challenge Yourself!

This month, try adding at least three different colors to your plate each day. 🌈

And remember—you don't have to eat every color at every meal. Think variety throughout the week!