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40 Rainbow Nutrition Guide

Incorporating a “rainbow” of colors in your diet is a fun and effective way to ensure you’re
getting a wide range of nutrients. Each color represents different phytonutrients and vitamins
that benefit various aspects of health. Here’s a guide to rainbow nutrition:

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Red Foods

Examples: Tomatoes, red bell peppers, Orange Foods
strawberries, cherries.
Examples: Carrots, sweet potatoes,
Nutrients: Rich in lycopene and butternut squash, oranges.
anthocyanins.
Nutrients: High in beta-carotene,
Benefits: Supports heart health, improves vitamin C, and flavonoids.
memory, and boosts immunity.
Benefits: Promotes healthy skin,
boosts the immune system, and
3 supports eye health.

Yellow Foods

Examples: Bananas, yellow peppers,
corn, pineapple.
Nutrients: Rich in vitamin C, lutein, and
zeaxanthin.

Benefits: Enhances digestion, supports
eye health, and boosts mood.

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