From the perspective of color psychology, color has a certain impact on mood and psychological state. The different colors of food in a rainbow diet can provide visual interest and stimulation, which has a positive impact on mood. Colorful and diverse foods can also increase the pleasure and satisfaction of eating, thereby improving overall mood. [1]
Have you ever heard of or tried the rainbow diet? When experts recommend "Eat the rainbow ", they are actually telling us to eat more fruits and vegetables of different colors. Studies have shown that eating a colorful diet plays a very important role in health and longevity. Now, let's get to know the rainbow diet together, fill your plate with bright and colorful fruits and vegetables, and make your health more vivid!
Eight out of ten Americans are deficient in phytonutrients in nearly every color category
- 69% of Americans Are Not Enough in Green Phytonutrients
- 78% of Americans Are Deficient in Red Phytonutrients
- 86% of Americans are deficient in white phytonutrients
- 88% of Americans Are Deficient in Purple and Blue Phytonutrients
- 79% of Americans are deficient in yellow and orange phytonutrients
2009 Report about phytonutrients
The importance of a rainbow diet in terms of antioxidants is self-evident. This diet emphasizes the intake of a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, which contain different antioxidants. The following will talk about the importance of a rainbow diet in terms of antioxidants:
A multi-pronged approach
Different colors of fruits and vegetables contain a variety of different antioxidants, such as: carotenoids (orange and yellow), anthocyanins (red and purple) and flavonoids (green and blue), sulfur compounds (white), polysaccharides (black). Each antioxidant has unique properties and benefits, and eating a variety of colors ensures that you get a variety of antioxidants. Just like a group of girlfriends, they each have their own unique characteristics, which always makes a group more joyful.
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When these antioxidants work together, they can create a synergistic effect. The antioxidants in different rainbow foods work together to enhance the ability to fight oxidative stress. This synergy is like a colorful show, where each color enhances the effect of other colors, making the ability to fight free radicals even better. These antioxidants work together like a warm team, supporting each other and fighting against oxidative stress together.
Nutrient-rich
Rainbow foods are not only rich in antioxidants, but also contain other important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. Eating foods of various colors ensures that the body receives rich and diverse nutrients to promote overall health. A rainbow diet is not only a source of antioxidants, but also provides many other important nutrients, which is like a gift to our body to take care of all aspects of life. These nutrients are essential for brain function and mental health, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve mood and emotional stability.
Fights inflammation
Many of the antioxidants in rainbow foods also have anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation is associated with many diseases, and consuming rainbow foods with anti-inflammatory effects can help maintain balance in the body and reduce inflammatory responses.
Stay away from diseases
Oxidative stress caused by free radicals can contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Antioxidants help fight oxidative stress and reduce the risk of these diseases. By eating a rainbow diet, you may be able to reduce your risk of developing these diseases. We want to protect our bodies from disease, just as we would our families.
Whether you love food or are health-conscious, a rainbow diet is worth trying. By eating fruits and vegetables of different colors, you can provide yourself with a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants, while boosting immunity and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Remember, when choosing ingredients, add red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple fruits and vegetables to make it a colorful picture. In addition to being delicious, these colorful foods will also bring vitality to health. Inject all kinds of nutrients provided by nature into our bodies!
Enrich your life with a rainbow of flavors
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The association between dietary phytochemical index with depression and quality of life in iranian adolescent girls
Abbas Ali Sangouni , 1, 2 Azam Ahmadi Vasmehjani , 1, 2 Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan , 3 Gordon A. Ferns , 4 and Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh
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A Review of the Science of Colorful, Plant-Based Food and Practical Strategies for “Eating the Rainbow” Deanna M. Minich 1 , 2
