The Rainbow of Nutrition ARE YOU GETTING the RIGHT NUTRIENTS?

The Rainbow of Nutrition ARE YOU GETTING THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS?

FEEDING TUBE MEALS FROM THE DIETITIANS AT MEDLINE

A colorful diet is the key to healthy and balanced living. Including a variety of foods full of color ensures you are providing the body with the energy and nutrients it needs to thrive. Choosing from each color of the rainbow goes beyond aesthetics; it is the best way to ensure you are getting a broad range of nutrients. These foods can be easily included in a blenderized diet when prepared appropriately such as steaming or baking and blending well. RED: Rich in: Lycopene, resveratrol, astaxanthin Beneﬁts: Breast and prostate health, brain health, heart health

PEPPERS RADISH APPLES TOMATOES WATERMELON SHRIMP RED GRAPES RHUBARB SALMON ORANGE/YELLOW: Rich in: Flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, carotenoids, zeaxanthin Beneﬁts: Supports immune system, heart health and vision

PUMPKIN CARROTS ORANGES CANTALOUPE PEACHES PEPPERS PINEAPPLE BANANAS LEMONS GREEN: Rich in: Folate, calcium, indoles and lutein, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) Beneﬁts: Cell metabolism, genetics, heart health, healthy bones, removal of excess hormones. Plant-based ﬁber supports the diversity of the microbiome and overall health of the immune system.

AVOCADOS ARTICHOKES GREEN TEA KIWIS LIMES GREEN BEANS BRUSSEL SPROUTS ZUCCHINI SPINACH BLUE/PURPLE: Rich in: Phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and resveratrol Beneﬁts: Phytochemicals are rich in antioxidants, which the body needs to support the immune system and healthy aging. They are also very important for cognitive function and brain health.

EGGPLANT PURPLE ASPARAGUS PRUNES BLACKBERRIES CABBAGE PURPLE POTATOES BEETS PURPLE CAULIFLOWER ENDIVE WHITE:

Rich in: Flavonoids, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), prebiotics, probiotics, and vitamin C Beneﬁts: Flavonoids such as allicin and lignans support immunity. Prebiotics are a great source of ﬁber and support a healthy digestive tract.

CAULIFLOWER ONIONS LEEKS GARLIC GINGER PARSNIPS TURNIPS JICAMA YOGURT

Please note: When preparing foods, it is important to strain recipes, especially foods which have seeds (such as strawberries) or have hard skins (such as grapes).