This year, we will work our way through the rainbow to explore the abundance of fruits and vegetables, as well as their many colors and benefits.
Each week, we will share a color and the various fruits and vegetables that match it. On campus, our CTAs will be leading the exploration with weekly smoothies and healthy snacks based on that week’s color.
We encourage you all at home to eat along with us! Try something new and incorporate more fruits and vegetables! Happy #NationalNutritionMonth!
Resources:
Week 1: 26th-1st
- Red: Healthy Heart & Memory
- Apple; Raspberry; Tomato; Cherry; Pomegranate; Strawberry; Watermelon; Red Bell Pepper; Red Onion; Red Cabbage; Grapefruit; Dragon Fruit
- Improves blood & joint health
Week 2: 4th-8th
- Orange: Inflammation & Cancer Prevention
- Cantaloupe; Sweet Potato; Orange; Peach; Carrot; Clementine; Mango; Papaya; Pumpkin; Apricot
- Promotes Collagen growth & healthy eyes
Week 3: 11th-15th
- Yellow: Skin & Beauty
- Banana; Yellow Bell Pepper; Pineapple; Corn; Lemon; Pear; Starfruit; Golden Apple; Squash
- Helps the heart and boosts the immune system; Anti-inflammatory
Week 4: 18th-22nd
- Green: Cleansing & Detox
- Green Pepper; Cabbage; String Bean; Broccoli; Grape; Honeydew; Lettuce; Pea; Kiwi; Cucumber; Spinach; Asparagus; Avocado; Snap Pea; Lime
- Free radical fighters; Healthy bones, teeth & eyes
Week 5: 25th-29th
- Blue/Purple: Antioxidants & Longevity
- Blackberry; Blueberry; Prune; Plum; Grape; Eggplant; Dark Bean; Beet; Fig
- Improves mineral absorption, memory, and healthy aging
