Eating by the Rainbow!

Dear Mary,
It is so hard to keep straight the vegetables that are good for each part of your body. Do you have a guide I can follow?

Yes. I love vegetables! They are so good for you. The eating by the rainbow diagram below will help you figure out what you should eat to keep each part of your body healthy. 

Happy Cooking, Mary

Eating by the Rainbow:

Purple and Blue:

Fruits and vegetables like eggplant, cauliflower, blackberries, cabbage, figs and blueberries contain:

Fiber
Vitamins
Phytochemicals

Benefits:

Heart health
Memory boosting
Lowers risk of cancer
Overall health


Green:

Fruits and vegetables like artichoke, lettuces, zucchini, green beans and broccoli contain:

Fiber
Vitamins
Phytochemicals

Benefits:

Reduces risk of lung and other forms of cancer 
Eye health
Builds strong bones and teeth
Boosts immunity

White and Tan: 

Fruits and vegetables like pears, cauliflower, garlic, mushrooms, ginger and onions contain:

Fiber
Phytochemicals
Vitamins

Benefits:

Heart Health
Maintains healthy cholesterol levels
Lowers the risk of certain cancers

Yellow and Orange:

Fruits and vegetables like peppers, corn, peaches, apricots and carrots contain:

Fiber
Phytochemicals
Vitamins

Benefits:
 

Cancer prevention
Eye Health
Boosts immune system

Red:

Fruits and vegetables like apples, tomatoes and pears contain:

Fiber
Phytochemicals

Benefits:

Boosts memory function
Lowers the risk of certain cancers
Boosts immunity

Brown:

Grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts contain:

Fiber
Vitamins
Phytonutrients

Benefits:

Lowers cholesterol
Reduces risk of colon cancer
Reduces risk of Diabetes
Reduces risk of Heart disease and stroke