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August 19, 2009
Eat the rainbow
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
The colors of foods found on your plate may have an effect on your health. Red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables tend to be high in carotenoids, which are known to offer protection against certain cancers, heart disease, and eye problems. The deep hues of fruits like red grapes, oranges, pink grapefruit, strawberries and blueberries signal the presence of flavinoids, which also offer protection against cancers and heart disease. In the next 24 hours, expand your palette and eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables for the maximum range of valuable nutrients.
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I LOVE fruits and veggies, especially fruits! This is so easy, but I do have to admit that at lunch, I get stuck in the rut of eating carrots everyday because I eat lunch at school and they’re easy to pack. I love bell peppers and lettuce and sweet potatoes but they are too hard to bring with me!
This is easy. I got this same challenge at WW. Having a colorful plate with plenty of vegetable is easy and for desert fruit is a no brainer. I even explored some new veggies that I thought I would never eat.
i’ve traded my usual broccoli and cauliflower bowl for a mix of those plus some orange and purple cauliflower (found at the farmers market, known to have even more antioxidants). i’m definitely tasting the rainbow.
Try as I might, I am not a big fan of vegetables (though I love fresh fruit!). I’m hoping this challenge will help!
im excited to take on this challenged!!! i do eat atleast 3 veggies and 3 differents fruits a day, but im not good at trying new things, now i have that little extra push that i needed to try new fruits and veggies!!!
i love fresh veggies and fruit. this was easy for me..
I too, grow veggies in my garden. Still waiting for the RED tomatores. Eating lots of dark greens. I grew lots of Swiss Chard this year, and eat about a handful each day (sauteed and added to omlets, rice, couscous, ... everything). The darker the green, the better.
I have a great turkey burger recipe that adds shredded zucchini, garlic, scallions, and a little mustard and worcestershire sauce. Very tasty, and a great way to get more veggies on my plate.
sounds delicious!!
We eat veggies & fruit daily…organic as much as possible!
I try to think about this when I make choices, but sometimes it is hard given my busy lifestyle. But I like being reminded, so thanks!
Everyday I make sure I eat at least 3 veggies and 3 fruits. It makes such a difference on how you feel.
i never knew the impact deep colored fruits and vegetables have on the body. I will eat a rainbow of fruits n vegis everyday and inform my wife and the rest of my family on this amazing fact. Thank you kashi =)
i love fresh fruits and veggies. i grow my own garden. so i always have alot on hand.
I love fruits and veggies. I have been adding a variety of fruits and veggies to my diet and I am loving the new tastes! I can’t wait to try more exotic foods!
This challenge is a wonderful choice for me…I have my own fruit and vegetable garden. It is a wonderful family activity. Today, we will pick corn, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, green peppers, and blueberries!!!! Nothing is better than eating fresh produce, better yet, from your own garden where YOU control what goes into your soil. I am getting hungry just thinking about the fresh veggies and fruit…Lots of rainbows today!
This is an easy challenge for me! A day without fresh fruits and veggies is like a day without sunshine. I do eat a rainbow everyday. Today’s rainbow will consist of blueberries, red grapes, watermelon, a peach, carrot sticks, zucchini, yellow squash, green peas, tomatoes, and sweet corn. It’s going to be a ‘feel good’ kind of day!
Agreed!