THE MORE COLORFUL THE PLATE, THE BETTER

Eating a wide variety of veggies is SO IMPORTANT!

The best way to get the max amount of nutrients is to make your meals colorful. When you do, these are the benefits you give your body:

• VITAMIN E - found in nuts, seeds, spinach, and broccoli

• VITAMIN D - foods rich in D include salmon, egg yolk, fortified dairy products, and sun exposure.

• VITAMIN C - oranges, strawberries, kiwi, bell pepper, broccoli, kale, and spinach all pack lots of this important antioxidant that boosts our immune system and strengthens our body’s natural defenses.

• B COMPLEX - B1 (thiamine) B2(riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B6 (pyridoxin) B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin)

• VITAMIN B5 - (pantothenic acid) Whole grains, meat, salmon, avocados, mushrooms, cabbage, eggs, nuts, and broccoli are excellent sources of B5. This vitamin has been said to help with hair loss, allergies, stress, anxiety, skin disorders, osteoarthritis and boost our immune systems.

• VITAMIN A - found in carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, carrots, and butternut squash. Vitamin A affects our vision, its the vitamin needed to convert light that hits the eye to electric signals that are sent to the brain.

• VITAMIN K - Again… leafy greens (kale, spinach, collard greens) Brussel sprouts, and green tea. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting, bone strength, and prevention of calcium deposits in arteries.

I am most successful when I stick to the perimeter of grocery store. I buy fresh veggies and fruits, eggs, & meats while avoiding processed foods.