Put a Rainbow on Your Plate

Fruits and Vegetables are a key part of our nutritional intake.  The vibrant colors provide powerful phytochemicals and antioxidants as well as nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.  1/2 of our plates should be filled with colorful fruits and vegetables at each meal. 

Remember these key points about fruits and vegetables:

• Low in calories.  That means they can help you lose weight quicker or maintain your weight longer.
• High in nutrients.  There is a significant health bonus for your overall health management.
• High in volume.  You can eat more and feel fuller.

Orange and Yellow fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as carotenoids and flavonols which are phytochemicals that may provide a variety of health benefits.
The Alpha-carotene and beta-carotene found in Yellow and Orange fruits and veggies contribute to healthy vision and immune function as well as skin and bone health.

Yellow Apples                                   Apricots

       Yellow Beets                               Butternut squash

Cantaloupe                                      Carrots

  Yellow Figs                                     Grapefruit
Golden Kiwifruit                                  Lemon

       Mangoes                                       Nectarines

     Oranges                                          Papayas

         Peaches                                      Yellow Pears

   Yellow Peppers                                  Persimmons

           Pineapples                                     Yellow Potatoes

      Pumpkin                                          Rutabagas
Yellow Summer Squash                         Sweet Corn

    Sweet Potatoes                                  Tangerines

     Yellow Tomatoes                             Winter Squash

Have you ever tried Yellow Tomatoes?