{"id":13945,"date":"2019-06-20T16:57:38","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T16:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=13945"},"modified":"2021-08-09T18:22:05","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T18:22:05","slug":"eat-the-rainbow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/eat-the-rainbow\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why You Should Eat the Rainbow"},"content":{"rendered":"Once upon a time, there was a candy commercial that had a tagline saying \u201ctaste the rainbow.\u201d (Thanks, Skittles!) However, that’s not what we’re talking about here. While tasting the rainbow is a wonderful catchphrase, I’m thinking more along the lines of actual fruits and vegetables.\r\n

Why it’s important to eat the rainbow<\/h2>\r\nMost people fall into a routine of eating the same few foods they enjoy. However, our bodies benefit from more variety<\/a>. You should aim to eat the rainbow to get a range of nutrients\u2014think vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals\u2014into your diet. Doing so will guide you on a path toward optimal health from the inside out.\r\n

What food colors say about their nutritional value<\/h2>\r\n

\"Red<\/h3>\r\n

RED<\/h3>\r\nRed fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals including anthocyanins and lycopene. Studies<\/a> suggest that a diet rich in anthocyanins can be beneficial for healthy skin<\/a>, protecting against inflammation<\/a> and ultraviolet light.\r\n\r\nNext, lycopene may help hair growth<\/a> and avoid scalp irritation. Want an easy way to incorporate lycopene into your diet? Get in a daily serving of tomato sauce. Otherwise, opt for watermelon<\/a>. In fact, watermelon boasts higher lycopene levels (and potentially greater bioavailability) than tomatoes.\r\n\r\nNext, strawberries are high in fiber<\/a> and vitamin C<\/a>, the latter of which aids collagen synthesis<\/a> and iron absorption.\r\n

RED WHOLE FOODS<\/h4>\r\n