A Rainbow of Health

October 24, 2014 by Julie Getty Leave a Comment

Americans are eating fewer fruits and vegetables than ever before; at the same time, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are at all time highs. While you may be aware that health experts recommend eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, did you know that eating a colorful variety is proving to be equally as important? That’s because it is the mixture of antioxidants PLUS naturally-occurring phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables that offer long term health protection against disease!

“Eating the rainbow” also helps prevent food boredom (which can trigger binge eating); reduces sweet cravings and minimizes body fat storage. Read the Colorfood Chart below to see how many foods you can enjoy!