“When my clients ask me ‘how do I know which vegetables and fruits to eat to reduce bodily inflammation and enhance detoxification?’, I simply explain the rainbow effect. Linking colours to plant benefits is an amazing and incredibly simple way to consume more of those antioxidant bursting plant foods.
Blue, purple and black plant foods (blueberries, blackcurrants) are antioxidant-rich, supporting heart health, circulation and vision.
Green chlorophyll-rich plants (e.g., broccoli, kale) provide nutrients to support body detoxification processes, whilst our red plants work to reduce inflammation.
Orange and yellow fruit and vegetables are high in vitamin C to enhance our immune system, vision and joint health.
The rainbow effect is a simple way to incorporate more of these nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits. It is also a simple and motivating approach to enhance consumption of plant foods in children’s diets so do keep a picture of rainbow fruit and vegetables on your fridge door.”
Jacqui Dougan – CNM Nutrition Director
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