"Color Your Plate Challenge": The Benefits of Eating in Color

Welcome to February’s “Color Your Plate Challenge”

This month, we’re embracing the power of color.......on our plates! Let's think of it as a game of edible art. Just imagine your plate as a blank canvas, and your mission is to create a masterpiece using the most vibrant, and colorful fruits/veggies you can find.

Why Take On This Challenge?

• Boost Your Immunity: That bright orange bell pepper? It’s loaded with vitamin C, helping you stay strong and healthy.
• Increase Your Nutrient Intake: Different colors = different nutrients. The more colorful your plate, the more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you’re getting.
• Eat More Whole Foods: By focusing on fruits and veggies, you’re naturally cutting out processed junk and making healthier choices.
• Improve Digestion: Fiber rich colorful foods like berries, leafy greens, and carrots keep your digestive system healthy and running smoothly.
• Have Fun with Your Food: It’s a simple yet exciting way to shake up your meals and keep things interesting. Plus, it’s great for your Instagram feed ??

What You Can Expect:

Day 1-3: A rainbow of fruits and veggies will look a little overwhelming. You're probably wondering if there’s even enough variety at the grocery store. Don’t worry though, you got this!

Day 4-7: You’re going to start feeling like a nutrition guru, and your body will be feeling more energized.

Day 8-15: By now, you should be hooked. You might even be swapping out your typical goto meals for more colorful, nutrient dense, powered options.

Day 16-30: Your plate is now the ultimate work of art. Not only do you feel amazing, but your body is THRIVING on these nutrient packed, colorful foods.

The Rules:

• Eat the rainbow. No, seriously. Your plate should be filled with colorful fruits and vegetables every day.
• Go for variety. The more colors, the better! Aim for a different color at each meal.
• No processed foods. Focus on whole, natural sources of color (sorry, chips and sweets).
• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! I hear RAIN Pure Mountain Spring Water is pretty good! Colorful drinks count too. Think smoothies, fruit infused water, or home made veggie juices.
• Journal your progress and share your colorful creations. I want to see all those rainbow plates you’re making.

Pro Tips for Survival:

• Create Colorful Smoothies: Blend together fruits and veggies for a colorful and nutrient packed drink.
• Get Creative with Salads: Mix up your usual salad with colorful toppings. Think berries, cherry tomatoes, purple cabbage, or orange bell peppers.
• Try Colorful Snacks: Sliced fruits, carrots with hummus, or a handful of mixed berries are great goto snacks.
• Incorporate Colors into Every Meal: Don’t forget that breakfast can be colorful too! Add some spinach and tomatoes to your eggs, or top your oatmeal with berries.

Stay Focused, Use Your Resources, and Ask for Help!

We’re in this together, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need inspiration or support along the way. Whether it’s recipe ideas, tips, or just a little extra motivation, I’m here to help you stay on track. Stay healthy my friends!!