I'm sure we all know that "including vegetables in your diet is extremely important. Veggies are incredibly rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which boost your health and help fight off disease. Additionally, they are beneficial for weight control due to their low calorie content. Health authorities around the world recommend that adults consume several servings of vegetables each day, but this can be difficult for some people. Some find it inconvenient to eat vegetables, while others are simply unsure how to prepare them in an appetizing way."
Nowadays, when it comes to vegetables we could eat the colours of the rainbow, there are so many great colours to choose.
The colours of the rainbow are Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. So starting with Red - how about red pepper or red tomato. Moving onto Orange - how about carrot or an orange pepper. Next is yellow - so it could be butternut squash or a yellow pepper. Yes, it's Green next - so broccoli or Brussel sprouts ... now the last three colours of blue, indigo and violet may be easier to achieve if we think of them as one! Aubergine (eggplant) is a good start, followed by purple cabbage and how about purple cauliflower!
Have you any rainbow favourites, do please share them ...
You will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
That is a beautiful veggie basket.
ReplyDeleteI do really well with the reds, oranges and greens. Yellow and blue is harder for me.
ReplyDelete...I do fairly well.
ReplyDeleteDear Jan, how can one not at least try to eat the colours of the rainbow after seeing the lovely photo you are sharing! :) I pretty much love all the colours, so I think I just need to eat more of them! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI always try to get my 5 fruit and vege in for the day, which is the recommendation here. They're not always the rainbow colours though.
ReplyDeleteLila y amo las berenjenas. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteI made a vegetarian chili for dinner that was very colorful.
ReplyDeletei LOVE everything in the basket, and it is so beautifully displayed. i am not a lover of cooked vegetables, all the vegetables i like and eat are uncooked!!
ReplyDeleteGood advice -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreen, orange, yellow, I had that yesterday, but that's a good tip, I'll definitely pay more attention to that!
ReplyDeletehave a good day , hugs Elke
Good article and it never ceases to amaze me how so many people don't eat the type of food you have shown etc, Jan
ReplyDeleteIn winter some broccolis look blue with more anthocyanins.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty colorful veggie photo.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day and a happy weekend.
So much choice - red onion, radishes and red chicory, green tenderstem broccoli, yellow and green courgettes, baby corn, mangetout, celery . . .
ReplyDeleteThat's right, variety comes from color, and variety brings nourishment and good flavor.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
I once read on an ad for kids that they should eat 5 colors a day. That goes right along with the rainbow. Thanks for sharing Jan, and have a great start to your weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo many good veggie there. :-D
ReplyDeleteDon't forget blueberries!
ReplyDeleteSo many yummy veggies to choose from! I used to love getting our community supported agriculture produce from a local farm when we lived in Maine. I wish there was something like that here because I do miss it. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove the reds and greens
ReplyDeleteThe picture reminds me of the vegetables on our table last night. My husband had his in a salad, but I just omitted the lettuce and had a bowl of the veggies to dip in the dressing. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I wanted to tell you that I did go to the website of my friend and found her recipe for her shampoo made with essential oils. I plan to make it this weekend.
Good information
ReplyDeleteMaking sure I have enough greens is a real challenge.
May
I love purple cabbage and purple cauliflower, Jan. Great article about the importance of vegetables in our diet.
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ReplyDeleteGood way to describe it. In the middle of winter here we're a little light on some of those.
Me gusta mezclar esos colores en los plato, se ven más apetitosos. Gracias Jan
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana.
Un abrazo
That is one beautiful veggie basket!
ReplyDeleteI've not eaten purple today. I would like to try a purple cauli but I've not seen one.
ReplyDeleteNot only are they good for us they are pretty too. :)
ReplyDeleteI do like my spinach, red peppers, carrots and red onions :)
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