Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Day 7: The Rainbow Challenge!

Today's challenge is to eat a rainbow! No... not a bag of Skittles... a full rainbow of fruits and veggies!

Red: Tomatoes, apples, strawberries, cranberries
Red foods are known for lowering blood pressure.

Yellow and Orange: Carrots, oranges, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe
These foods are known for helping to reduce bad cholesterol, and promoting healthy joints.

Green: Spinach, lettuce, broccoli, green beans
Green foods are known for reducing your risk of cancer and helping with digestion and a healthy immune system.

Blue and Purple: Purple grapes, plums, eggplant, purple cabbage, blueberries
Blue and purple foods are known for being good for your brain!

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