Eating Your Colors

There are a TON of different vegetables out there that come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but their appearance ins’t the only major difference. They also all provide different vitamins and nutrients. It’s important to keep a well balanced diet and maintain that variety of vitamins and nutrients. So to help you plan your meals accordingly, check out these vegetables and how they affect your body sorted by color!

Red

Different Types:

• Red Peppers
• Radishes
• Radicchio
• Red Onion
• Tomatoes

What They Do:

• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
• Fight heart disease
• Helps immune system
• Anti-inflammatory properties

Orange and Yellow

Different Types:

• Carrots
• Sweet Potatoes
• Squash
• Pumpkin

What They Do:

• Aid in eye health
• Lowers LDL cholesterol
• Aids in healthy prostate
• Builds strong bones, joints, and skin

Green

Different Types:

• Spinach
• Broccoli
• Asparagus
• Celery
• Cucumbers

What They Do:

• Improve digestion and liver function
• Strengthen immunity and bones
• Aid in eye health

Blue and Purple

Different Types:

• Purple Cabbage
• Onions
• Eggplant
• Peas
• Beans

What They Do:

• Improve your immunity, memory, and cognitive thinking
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Fight heart disease

White, Tan, and Brown 

Different Types:

• Cauliflower
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Potatoes

What They Do:

• Helps stomach and colon health
• Improves heart health and metabolism

Big take away… eat 2-3 cups a day of vegetables a day to help our bodies in our gut, heart, and mental health!