Different ways to “eat the rainbow”

In our May blog, you read about the importance of “eating the rainbow” every day … that is, eating five different colors of fruits and vegetables per day including:

Now that you know about the rainbow of healthy eating, here are some delicious ways to enjoy it! Mixed Berry Smoothie

Have a smoothie!
Pack dried and fresh fruit for a quick snack
Have fruit for dessert
Make a colorful fruit salad (try to include all five colors)
Have a side salad with your meal
Have fruits and vegetables cleaned and ready to eat in the refrigerator
Add vegetables to pizzas and sandwiches
Present fruits and vegetables in unique ways to children (and adults) – for example: include a low fat ranch dip for vegetables; include yogurt dip for fruits (and a sprinkle of cinnamon)
Slice fruits and vegetables in easy to eat shapes or small cubes
Eat apple sauce or use it as a dip
Add fruit to your breakfast cereal
Make a fresh fruit yogurt parfait (yogurt and fruit, maybe with a sprinkle of oats and cinnamon)
Plant a small garden – or just one potted plant (for example: tomato, pepper, strawberry plant, etc)
Choose fresh fruit sorbet instead of ice cream
Freeze your favorite fruits for a refreshing snack (grapes, blueberries, strawberries, etc)