Something magical about the bright harvest of Spring inspires everyone to savour the fountain of bright veggies and fruits brimming with nutrients. Altering the diet and including more seasonal harvests helps the body adapt to changing climates. When it comes to eating seasonal special foods, Spring is always a favourite for many.
This is due to the bounty of citrus fruits, berries, and vitamin-loaded vegetables, all overflowing with indulging hues that you can only see in this season. It is a perfect excuse to include the vividness on your palate. You can use this benefit to kick-start your Rainbow diet this year.
The rainbow diet basically means dedicating one day of the week to one colour of the Rainbow. Then, you eat all seven colours for seven days of the week and then repeat. Several celebrities are also following this growing trend, and you should, too! Learn what foods to consume for every colour of the Rainbow and know how many benefits you can gain.
7 Colours And Their Resembling Foods To Include In Diet
1) Red
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Red-coloured veggies get their red colour from the antioxidants lycopene and anthocyanin. Both of these compounds are known for reducing heart diseases, safeguarding from infections, mitigating cellular damage and decreasing the risks of stroke and cancer. Foods to consume for this colour include tomato, apple, watermelon, guava, beets, red cabbage and red bell peppers.
2) Orange
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Orange-coloured vegetables and fruits are all known to contain beta-carotene, vitamin C, and antioxidants like hesperidin and flavonoids. These nutrients are known for reducing inflammation, enhancing vision, and making the immune system stronger. Foods to consume for this colour include carrot, mango, papaya, sweet potato, pumpkin, squash, orange, and apricots.
3) Yellow
Yellow-coloured veggies and fruits are high in vitamins A, C, and B6, along with fibre, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and phytochemicals. These harvests are known to contribute to cellular function and brain development and improve metabolism, muscle function, and bone health. Foods to consume for this colour include corn, bananas, yellow bell peppers, potatoes, yellow squash, and yellow beans.
4) Green
The benefits of greens are not hidden from anyone. Green vegetables appear on the [palate almost every day and are essential to daily diet. They are rich in fibre, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, magnesium, phytonutrients and the best of them all Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the green pigment which brings the characteristic colour. This pigment has excellent antioxidant properties, detoxifying the body, promoting liver function and supporting overall body function.
5) Blue & Purple
The colours blue and purple found in fruits and veggies are called anthocyanins. They're really strong antioxidants that help our bodies work well. Foods with anthocyanins can also be used to naturally colour things like jam, candies, and drinks. Foods like Blackberries, Blueberries, Blue Potatoes, Currants, Dates, Eggplants, Figs, Grapes, Plums, Purple Cauliflower, and almost every blue and purple-coloured food are known to safeguard the body from diseases. They also help with memory and promote healthy ageing.
Add Rainbow to your diet this spring and enjoy the abundant benefits of the seasonal harvest. Dedicate each day to a new colour and bring colours to your health, too!