NUTRITION - Eat a Rainbow Sarah Todd Senior Dietitian St Mary’s Hospital.
The Rainbow of Nutrition - Medline Industries
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The Rainbow of Nutrition © 2019 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Kitchen Blends is a trademark and Medline is a registered trademark of Medline Industries, Inc. ARE YOU GETTING THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS? RED: ORANGE/YELLOW: Rich in: Flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, carotenoids, zeaxanthin Benefits: Supports immune system, heart health and vision 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. 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. 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. PEPPERS RADISH APPLES TOMATOES WATERMELON SHRIMP RED GRAPES RHUBARB PUMPKIN CARROTS ORANGES CANTALOUPE PEACHES PEPPERS PINEAPPLE BANANAS LEMONS AVOCADOS ARTICHOKES GREEN TEA KIWIS LIMES GREEN BEANS BRUSSEL SPROUTS ZUCCHINI SPINACH EGGPLANT PURPLE ASPARAGUS PRUNES BLACKBERRIES CABBAGE PURPLE POTATOES CAULIFLOWER ONIONS LEEKS GARLIC GINGER PARSNIPS TURNIPS JICAMA FEEDING TUBE MEALS FROM THE DIETITIANS AT MEDLINE Rich in: Lycopene, resveratrol, astaxanthin Benefits: Breast and prostate health, brain health, heart health 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. 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). YOGURT BEETS PURPLE CAULIFLOWER ENDIVE SALMON
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The Rainbow of Nutrition
© 2019 Medline Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Kitchen Blends is a trademark and Medline is a registered trademark of Medline Industries, Inc.
ARE YOU GETTING THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS?
RED:
ORANGE/YELLOW:Rich in: Flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, carotenoids, zeaxanthinBenefits: Supports immune system, heart health and vision
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.
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.
WHITE:Rich in: Flavonoids, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), prebiotics, probiotics, and vitamin CBenefits: Flavonoids such as allicin and lignans support immunity. Prebiotics are a great source of fiber and support a healthy digestive tract.
PEPPERS RADISH APPLES TOMATOES WATERMELON SHRIMP RED GRAPES RHUBARB
PUMPKIN CARROTS ORANGES CANTALOUPE PEACHES PEPPERS PINEAPPLE BANANAS LEMONS
AVOCADOS ARTICHOKES GREEN TEA KIWIS LIMES GREEN BEANS BRUSSEL SPROUTS ZUCCHINI SPINACH
EGGPLANT PURPLE ASPARAGUS PRUNES BLACKBERRIES CABBAGE PURPLE POTATOES
CAULIFLOWER ONIONS LEEKS GARLIC GINGER PARSNIPS TURNIPS JICAMA
FEEDING TUBE MEALS FROM THE DIETITIANS AT MEDLINE
Rich in: Lycopene, resveratrol, astaxanthinBenefits: Breast and prostate health, brain health, heart health
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.
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).
YOGURT
BEETS PURPLE CAULIFLOWER ENDIVE
SALMON
