You may have heard the saying “Eat the rainbow” before when it comes to eating fruits and vegetables. “Eating the rainbow” simple means eating fruits and vegetables of different colors every day to help boost nutrient variety. These varying colors are due to the different pigments, or phytonutrients, contained in the plants. Have you ever wondered why “eating the rainbow” is so important and how it benefits your health? Different colored plants are linked to higher levels of varying types of nutrients which can lead to a spectrum of positive effects on your health. There are numerous studies that show the benefits to your body by absorbing this diverse array of vitamins, minerals, and phyto-chemicals from regularly eating colorful fruits and vegetables. (1)
Getting all these nutrients from whole foods is ideal, but not always possible, especially if you are too busy to stay on top of your diet. If you are not as diverse as you’d like to be with your fruit and vegetable intake, or perhaps you eat seasonally and lack certain fruits and vegetables at different times of the year, you may want to consider supplementing with a reds and greens powder like our Vibrant+. Our exclusive blend of micronutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins from reds, greens, digestive enzymes, and probiotics, may help to improve your overall health and fight free radicals.
Each color represents a different phytochemical and set of nutrients that may benefit your health. Red fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, beets, strawberries, and cherries contain lycopene. Lycopene may improve vascular function and contribute to the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disorders. “The main activity profile of lycopene includes antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, and protective effects; lycopene even has the ability to improve the metabolic profile and reduce arterial stiffness.”(2) Considering that cardiovascular disorders are the leading mortality cause worldwide, such a simple step of including more red fruits and veggies in your diet could really improve your cardiovascular health.
Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and herbs contain chlorophyll and carotenoids. Cruciferous greens like broccoli and cabbage contain indoles. Carotenoids counteract oxidative stress and promote healthy aging. (3) Chlorophyll has also been studied and is shown to be a potent anti-inflammatory. (4) Indole is one of the most promising pharmacologically active molecules. It is anti-cancerous, antihypertensive, and antidepressant! (5) Green vegetables and fruits have also been shown to improve brain function and help lower the risk of heart disease, neurological disorders, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
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If you lack a diverse fruit and vegetable profile, try adding two to three different colored fruits or vegetables at every meal. Or you can change your snack to be a new colored fruit or vegetable that you normally wouldn’t reach for. You can incorporate spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers into your eggs, or add colorful fruit like kiwi and strawberries to your greek yogurt. Mix up your basic side salad to include several different colored vegetables, even fruit, and you’ll really start to notice how much bigger your fruit and vegetable “rainbow” is getting. You can also add Vibrant+ to your supplement routine to make sure you fill in any gaps in your daily nutrition. By ensuring you’re eating a few more colored fruits or vegetables with your meals, and adding Vibrant+ to your day, you’re setting yourself up for good health, both now and in the future.
The contents of this blog should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem-nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
