Taste the rainbow

Last night, we ate a rainbow salad

• kale (green)
• red cabbage (purple)
• broccoli (green)
• red peppers (red)
• cucumbers (green)
• carrots (orange)
• dressing: mix of olive oil, honey, lemon, ginger, and cayenne pepper

We don’t usually eat vegetarian meals

but it’s really great to incorporate all colors into your diet and this salad was a great way to do that.

Color benefits according to the CDC

Red: Increase heart and circulatory health, improve memory, support urinary tract health, and decrease the risk of certain types of cancers.

Orange: High in antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids. Linked to skin and eye health, increased immunity, decreased risk of cancer, and a healthy heart.

Green: Lower risk of some cancers, improved eye health, rejuvenated musculature and bone, and strong teeth.

Purple: Promote bone health, and have been shown to lower the risk of some cancers, improve memory, and increase urinary-tract health. The main benefit of blue and purple foods is increased circulation and microcirculation.

If you’re more of a carnivore like us, you can add a protein source to the salad as well. Incorporating a lean meat would work perfectly. Or if you’re a vegetarian, add some legumes or hard boiled eggs!