Healing Colors
Different colored fruits and veggies specifically support certain organs or your body’s defenses against some illnesses. Here’s a quick guide to help you build a more mindful diet:
• Red: supports heart and circulation
• Orange: cancer prevention
• Yellow: joint protection
• Green: detox and disease prevention
• Blue: better memory
• Purple: anti-aging
• White: immune system boost
Of course, this doesn’t mean that if you have white daikon radish on your plate, it only strengthens your immune system—but that’s one of the standout benefits of white foods.
Buddha Bowl
The Buddha bowl has become a favorite among health-conscious folks in recent years. The key is grouping ingredients on your plate instead of mixing them—perfect if you want to build your meal by color.
For this bowl, cook quinoa and sweet potato, steam some beans, and serve the rest raw.
Red cabbage, arugula, avocado, a few pomegranate seeds, a sprinkle of green onion, and a pinch of mixed seeds—done and delicious!
Rainbow Veggie Skewers
Feel free to customize this tasty treat to your liking—you can use fruits, veggies, or mix both.
This recipe features tomato, zucchini, pumpkin, garlic, red onion, and colorful peppers on the skewers. Dress them with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, or fresh herbs—whatever you have on hand!
Just remember not to overcook these goodies, as heat can reduce their health benefits.
Colorful Smoothies
Many see smoothies as just a dessert, but they can easily be a full meal. Use fresh or frozen ingredients depending on the season.
Mix lots of colors, but avoid combining red or orange fruits with greens to keep the look appetizing. This smoothie uses banana, orange, blackberry, and raspberry—four colors in one delicious sip!
Add a sprinkle of hemp seeds for a boost of complete proteins, healthy fats, and essential minerals.
Spring Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is great because it can be a light yet satisfying meal for lunch or dinner. Choose whole-grain pasta for slow-release carbs that keep you full longer.
Use any salad mix you like, aiming for the most colorful combination possible. If you prefer cooked dishes, mix steamed and fresh ingredients.
This salad includes broccoli, peas, yellow cherry tomatoes, carrot, fresh parsley, icicle radish, and green onion. The dressing blends lemon, balsamic vinegar, tahini, and Italian herbs.
