Parents tell their children to eat the rainbow by enjoying fruits and vegetables. Physicians tell their patients the same thing. These foods, in fact, help the human body in various ways.
With well over 10,000 types, phytonutrients (phytochemicals) are natural nutrients found in plants. When we follow an eat the rainbow diet, we benefit from the health benefits of eating the rainbow, since our bodies cannot produce these nutrients naturally. Adding phytonutrients to your diet can improve YOUR health. This might sounds too good to be true but since our bodies are unable to make them, we gain these small but vital nutrients from plants. There are so many things that these plant nutrients do.
When we ingest phytonutrients from rainbow foods, such as colorful fruits and vegetables, they supply the body with essential vitamins and minerals. There are also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties within particular foods found in nature. Research has shown that people who eat a significant amount of phytonutrients enjoy increased energy and improved immune systems.
Even the vibrant colors found in fruits and vegetables make it easy to eat the rainbow because they’re visually appealing and delicious. Different fruits and vegetables contain different types of phytonutrients, in the end, they all work together to improve the health of the body. We can construct a natural defense mechanism, boost hormonal agents, counteract negative antioxidants, and much more by eating phytonutrients; a gift created by nature.
Getting a good night’s sleep also supports healthier food choices, making it easier to stick to the rainbow lifestyle.
Dr. Joelle Cafaro is a holistic medicine practitioner helping clients achieve lasting wellness through natural healing, nutrition, and holistic health strategies.
