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Over 40 Ways To Eat The Rainbow

Spring is the time where I get really excited about fruits and vegetables! Their rainbow of color represents antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can fuel my body. Sometimes, fruits and veggies get a lot of fuss surrounding them. I personally don’t get it because I could eat a vat of them and be completely happy. I do have one child who doesn’t feel like me, so I understand people can have a hard time. Rainbows make everyone happy, so I wanted to shine some light on different ways to eat the rainbow and encourage you to dig in to all those delicious nutrients that can help protect from disease!

March is also National Nutrition Month, so I enlisted the help of my dietitian friends to help me out! Check out all their delicious ways to eat the rainbow!

Matcha Rainbow Overnight Oats by Abbey’s Kitchen

Rainbow Grilled Veggie Skewers by Emily Kyle Nutrition

Fruity Rainbow Toast

Rainbow Flatbread Pizza by The Nutritionist Reviews

The Easiest Vegetarian Black Bean Tacos by Rebecca at Nourish Nutrition Co. 

Thai Inspired Salmon Salad with Chili Garlic Dressing by Gabriella Vetere

Rainbow Rotisserie Chicken Salad by The Spicy RD

Middle Eastern Inspired Veggie Bowls by Edwina Clark

EAT RED!

Red Velvet Smoothie Bowl by Kara Lydon

Strawberry Toast 4 Ways by Jenna Braddock

Strawberry Banana Smoothie by Nourished Simply

Strawberry Chia Jam

Sweetheart Fruit Salad by Jenny Shea Rawn

Classic Tomato Soup by Sharon Palmer

No Bake Almond Bars with Berry Chia Jam by One Hungry Bunny

Slow Roasted Tomato Basil Soup by Erica Julson

 

Need more ideas on eating RED, check out Kelli’s ideas on Hungry Hobby! 

EAT ORANGE!

Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Sauce by Amy Gorin 

Sweet Peach Mango Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Bark by Gretchen – Kumquat Blog

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream by Euphoria Nutrition

Sweet Potato Bake

Honey Mustard Carrots by Snacking in Sneakers

Orange Energizing Juice by Erica Julson

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie by Elizabeth Ward

Eat Yellow!

Tandoori Roasted Cashew Gobi (Cauliflower) by Shahzadi Devje

Mini Spinach & Sweet Potato Frittata by Create Kids Club

Curried Pineapple Coconut Ambercup Squash Soup by Euphoria Nutrition

Banana Pineapple Ice Cream by Nourished Simply

How to Bake Spaghetti Squash by Create Kids Club

Cantaloupe Banana Nice Cream by KISS in the Kitchen

Eat Green!

Green Posole with Shredded Chicken by Erica Julson

Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad by One Hungry Bunny

Dill Pickle Zucchini Chips by Euphoria Nutrition

8 Ingredient Green Quinoa Salad by C it Nutritionally

Cold Cucumber Avocado Soup by Sharon Palmer

Edamame Avocado Hummus by RDelicious Kitchen

Eat Blue!

Wild Blueberry Overnight Waffle Bake by KISS in the Kitchen

Wild Blueberry Peanut Butter Smoothie by Amy Gorin

Elsa’s FROZEN Blueberry Yogurt Snowballs by Supermarket Nutrition

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie by Create Kids Club

Eat Purple!

Purple Sweet Potato Brownies by Sharon Palmer

Roasted Beet and Wine Penne by Euphoria Nutrition

Roasted Beet Pesto and Greens Pasta Toss by One Hungry Bunny

With all these options, there is no way you can’t find a way to eat the rainbow! Enjoy!

 

Author: Betsy Ramirez

Betsy is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, homeschool mom, & fairy tale junkie, who loves getting crafty. Being on my bike and lifting weights are my therapy. Thinking outside the box is my jam!

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Comments

  1. Charlene Pors says

    April 2, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Look at all of that color!! These all look incredible and perfect for spring. Thanks for including my Pumpkin Spice Banana Ice Cream

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Don’t you love it?! Thanks for contributing, Charlene!

  2. Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen says

    April 3, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    This is one of the prettiest roundups I’ve ever seen! Thanks so much for including me!

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Shannon! I appreciate you contributing to encourage more colors on people’s plates!

  3. Kelly Jones says

    April 3, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    This is such a fun and nutrient dense post! Can’t wait to share with my clients who are parents 🙂

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! Glad you can use it.

  4. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

    April 4, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Love this post! Making healthy food look good makes such a difference…especially when trying to win kids over. 🙂

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 4, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily!

  5. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    April 4, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    YUM LOVE THIS!

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 7, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Kelli!

  6. Elissa says

    April 4, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    These pictures are stunning. What a great idea for a post!

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 7, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you, Elissa! So glad you like it!

  7. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    This is such a fun list! Now the only problem is where to start?!?

    • Betsy Ramirez says

      April 7, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      So many good ones to choose from! Thanks, Kristina!

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