Adding Color to Your Diet-Eating the Rainbow

Eating healthy can sometimes be intimidating. However, it’s as simple as eating the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and white. So what does that mean? Eating a variety of foods that are rich in color. This is an easy way for you to consume the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals your body and mind need to properly function and thrive.  Each color represents a different phytochemical and set of nutrients that may benefit your health. Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that naturally occur in plant based foods. They have antioxidant properties, which means they can neutralize harmful free radicals and...