{"id":3535,"date":"2019-03-20T15:40:09","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T15:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3535"},"modified":"2024-01-29T13:59:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:29:22","slug":"colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Colors of Health: A Rainbow Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#Introduce_These_Colors_of_Health_to_Your_Diet\" title=\"Introduce These Colors of Health to Your Diet\">Introduce These Colors of Health to Your Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#Purple_and_Blue\" title=\"Purple and Blue\">Purple and Blue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#Green\" title=\"Green\">Green<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#Yellow_and_Orange\" title=\"Yellow and Orange\">Yellow and Orange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#Red\" title=\"Red\">Red<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/colors-of-health-a-rainbow-diet\/#BrownWhite\" title=\"Brown\/White\">Brown\/White<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you picture yourself making healthy dietary choices, do you imagine your plate looking sad and dull? If you believe so, this article will change your idea of a healthy diet. Eating a plate full of one or two kinds of vegetables for a long time would probably fulfill your requirements for limited types of nutrients. However, your body requires a variety of nutrients in order to stay fit. So pack your plate with colors of health and boost your daily intake of important and often overlooked nutrients.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3535\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the typical choices of fruits and vegetables available in markets, eat all of the colors of the rainbow. This will help you obtain the broadest range of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber. These colors signify the presence of diverse phytochemicals and phytonutrients.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytochemicals and phytonutrients are substances produced by plants. People who eat diets rich in phytonutrients have diverse health benefits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduce_These_Colors_of_Health_to_Your_Diet\"><\/span><b>Introduce These Colors of Health to Your Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1073203706.jpg\" alt=\"colors of health\" class=\"wp-image-9049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1073203706.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1073203706-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/shutterstock_1073203706-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purple_and_Blue\"><\/span><b>Purple and Blue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue and purple fruits and vegetables contain the plant pigment anthocyanin. Anthocyanins have antioxidant properties that help limit damage caused to your cells. It may also lower your risk for heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stroke, cancer, and memory problems. Moreover, these vibrant fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and folate. They help minimise the risk of urinary tract infections and keep your immune system healthy as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>FRUITS<\/b><\/td><td><b>VEGETABLES<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackberries<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple Cabbage<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberries<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple Carrots<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Currants<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplant<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried Plums<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple Peppers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple Potatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plums<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green\"><\/span><b>Green<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlorophyll is what gives green fruits and vegetables their distinctive color. Some of them contain indoles and saponins, which are known to reduce the risk of cancer, and lutein, which prevents sight problems. Also, leafy greens such as spinach and broccoli are excellent sources of folate, which is good for your eyes, bones, and teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green fruits also help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. The essential nutrients found in green vegetables and fruits protect you from high levels of bad cholesterol, regulate digestion and improve immune system functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>FRUITS<\/b><\/td><td><b>VEGETABLES<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Apples<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brussels Sprouts<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese Cabbage<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwifruit<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Beans<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limes<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Pears<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumbers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy Greens<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Onions<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okra<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peas<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Peppers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zucchini<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellow_and_Orange\"><\/span><b>Yellow and Orange<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yellow\/orange group of fruits and vegetables has carotenoids in them. A known Carotenoid, beta carotene, is found in many yellow vegetables such as sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and carrots that get converted into Vitamin A. However, this does not just help to maintain healthy mucous membranes and healthy eyes but also helps to keep your skin, teeth, and bones healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus fruits contain a unique phytonutrient called hesperidin, which helps to increase blood flow in the body. This has significant health ramifications. So if you tend to get cold hands and feet, eat an orange every day to keep them warm.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>FRUITS<\/b><\/td><td><b>VEGETABLES<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apricots<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Beets<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantaloupe<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Peppers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemons<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Potatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangoes<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Summer Squash<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papayas<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Corn<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaches<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Pears<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Tomatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red\"><\/span><b>Red<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red vegetables and fruits often contain a natural plant pigment known as lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent heart problems and reduces the risk of cancer. A small to medium raw tomato contains 3.2 micrograms of lycopene. Although there is no set daily value for lycopene, consuming 2 to 30 milligrams per day is generally recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>FRUITS<\/b><\/td><td><b>VEGETABLES<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Apples<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beets<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherries<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Peppers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cranberries<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radishes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Grapes<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Onions<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranates<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raspberries<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermelon<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BrownWhite\"><\/span><b>Brown\/White<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The white fruits and vegetables we consume are known to have a range of health-promoting phytochemicals in them. One such phytochemical is allicin, which is present in garlic and contains antiviral and antibacterial properties. Some fruits and vegetables of the white group, such as potatoes and bananas, are a good source of potassium, which is good for lowering blood pressure and maintaining the balance of acids and bases in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>FRUITS<\/b><\/td><td><b>VEGETABLES<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennels<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Peaches<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconuts<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mushrooms<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turnips<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Potatoes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Corn<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/10-diabetes-friendly-fruits-to-keep-your-blood-sugar-in-control\/\">Read More: <em>10 Diabetes-friendly Fruits To Keep Your Blood Sugar In Control<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All fruits and vegetables have a distinctive colour indicating different nutrient profiles. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on getting a little of each colour in your diet every day to maximise the nutritional benefits. 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