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August 19, 2009

Eat the rainbow

By Kashi Read more EatingWell, fruit, healthy eating, and vegetarian
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

The colors of foods found on your plate may have an effect on your health. Red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables tend to be high in carotenoids, which are known to offer protection against certain cancers, heart disease, and eye problems. The deep hues of fruits like red grapes, oranges, pink grapefruit, strawberries and blueberries signal the presence of flavinoids, which also offer protection against cancers and heart disease. In the next 24 hours, expand your palette and eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables for the maximum range of valuable nutrients.

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  1. User_48

    very healthy

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    patgeurink commented on this. about 1 year ago

    Bananas and blueberries in my Kashi cereal this morning and a big salad with loads of greens and reds for lunch along with mandarin oranges in my cottage cheese! I love fruits and veggies, so this challenge isn’t a very hard challenge for me, but will help to get other colored veggies in :-)

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    Amielinda commented on this. about 1 year ago

    I have no trouble eating fruit every day but veggies are a challenge. Going to start today with a big salad for dinner.

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    marcia77 commented on this. about 1 year ago

    i’ll try – but i hate green.

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    bishonens commented on this. about 1 year ago

    I have started the day with a pomelo, 4 slices of bread (two whole wheat and two from a homemade loaf I made earlier in the morning), and one poached egg. I turned the cooked yolk into a spread by mixing in spicy brown mustard to eat with my bread. Later tonight, I’ll be digging into the veggies!

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    Lauriejwin commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I have been eating lots of green (broccoli,celery,peppers), yellow (peppers), and red and orange(peppers,carrots)veggies every day for the past month….I’ve really noticed a BIG difference in the way I feel: more energy, etc. Kashi is one of my everyday staples. I mix it with lite yogurt (15 to 20 Carbs), 4 or 5 frozen strawberries, and sometimes I even add slivered almonds and walnuts…YUMMY! It is very filling and satisfying…keeps me “full” for a long time, and I no longer crave “bad” carbs!

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    zionita commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I am not big on steamed and cooked vegetables, But over the Summer, I had some dental issues and I started to eat some vegetables frozen and raw. I am now a bigger fan of them including brocoli.They are also lower in calories and I am trying to snack on them instead of swome unhealthy snacks.

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    pollotarian_luv commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I LOVE fruits and veggies, especially fruits! This is so easy, but I do have to admit that at lunch, I get stuck in the rut of eating carrots everyday because I eat lunch at school and they’re easy to pack. I love bell peppers and lettuce and sweet potatoes but they are too hard to bring with me!

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    naturallyhealthy commented on this. over 3 years ago

    This is easy. I got this same challenge at WW. Having a colorful plate with plenty of vegetable is easy and for desert fruit is a no brainer. I even explored some new veggies that I thought I would never eat.

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    manda5 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i’ve traded my usual broccoli and cauliflower bowl for a mix of those plus some orange and purple cauliflower (found at the farmers market, known to have even more antioxidants). i’m definitely tasting the rainbow.

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    Hinzclan5 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Try as I might, I am not a big fan of vegetables (though I love fresh fruit!). I’m hoping this challenge will help!

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    SandraCAL22 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    im excited to take on this challenged!!! i do eat atleast 3 veggies and 3 differents fruits a day, but im not good at trying new things, now i have that little extra push that i needed to try new fruits and veggies!!!

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    umanzor commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i love fresh veggies and fruit. this was easy for me..

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    LMS383 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I too, grow veggies in my garden. Still waiting for the RED tomatores. Eating lots of dark greens. I grew lots of Swiss Chard this year, and eat about a handful each day (sauteed and added to omlets, rice, couscous, ... everything). The darker the green, the better.

    I have a great turkey burger recipe that adds shredded zucchini, garlic, scallions, and a little mustard and worcestershire sauce. Very tasty, and a great way to get more veggies on my plate.

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    Bugtatu commented on this. over 3 years ago

    sounds delicious!!

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    rkamiyama commented on this. over 3 years ago

    We eat veggies & fruit daily…organic as much as possible!

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    giblin1 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I try to think about this when I make choices, but sometimes it is hard given my busy lifestyle. But I like being reminded, so thanks!

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    healthyone101 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Everyday I make sure I eat at least 3 veggies and 3 fruits. It makes such a difference on how you feel.

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    ROSS28CA commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i never knew the impact deep colored fruits and vegetables have on the body. I will eat a rainbow of fruits n vegis everyday and inform my wife and the rest of my family on this amazing fact. Thank you kashi =)

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    susanlee60 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i love fresh fruits and veggies. i grow my own garden. so i always have alot on hand.

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    dudewutup commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I love fruits and veggies. I have been adding a variety of fruits and veggies to my diet and I am loving the new tastes! I can’t wait to try more exotic foods!

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    khorvath70 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    This challenge is a wonderful choice for me…I have my own fruit and vegetable garden. It is a wonderful family activity. Today, we will pick corn, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, green peppers, and blueberries!!!! Nothing is better than eating fresh produce, better yet, from your own garden where YOU control what goes into your soil. I am getting hungry just thinking about the fresh veggies and fruit…Lots of rainbows today!

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    crazy4ou commented on this. over 3 years ago

    This is an easy challenge for me! A day without fresh fruits and veggies is like a day without sunshine. I do eat a rainbow everyday. Today’s rainbow will consist of blueberries, red grapes, watermelon, a peach, carrot sticks, zucchini, yellow squash, green peas, tomatoes, and sweet corn. It’s going to be a ‘feel good’ kind of day!

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      BIZZYBUGG almost 3 years ago

      Agreed!

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