I’m thrilled with one of my clients who has been so creative in adding more greens to her diet. She’s been sending me such beautiful pictures of her meals, which just shows that eating greens is not actually that difficult after all.

Nature has created a SuperStar Team of vegetables and fruits, each of them having their own unique benefits and healing properties. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, this SuperStar Team can help prevent major illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, heart disease, obesity, and cancer .

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that an adult should consume at least 400g of veg and fruit daily. However, this guideline has been interpreted differently around the world. For example, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK recommends 5 servings of vegetables and fruits be consumed per day.

In the US, the government guidelines are 1 -1/2 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day. So many confusing guidelines! You know what?! Make it easier for yourself by simply filling half of your plate with vegetables at each meal.

Remember to Eat Your Rainbow!

RED: to improve heart and blood health, and support joints

YELLOW/ORANGE: to improve vision, and promote healthy growth and development

BLUE/PURPLE: to improve mineral absorption, fight cancer, and support healthy aging (due to powerful                                                     antioxidants)

WHITE: to fight heart disease and cancer, and support healthy bones

GREEN: to detoxify liver and lungs, fight free radicals, help wound healing, and promote good gum health

Did you know?  In the upcoming cold weather it is especially important to increase your intake of leafy greens since they are good sources of  calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A,C,E, and K. This means you strengthen your immune system, promote healthy gut bacteria, boost energy, and clear that nasty chest congestion by reducing mucus.

So how can you get more colors into your tummy?

Be creative:

• Include vegetables at every meal
• Eat raw fruits and veggies as snacks with homemade, healthy dips
• Make a smoothie for breakfast or snack
• Drink more soups
• Make mouth-watering salads
• Sneak some veggies into your favorite dish (chilli, lasagne, meat curries, and even pancakes )
• Try a new vegetable or fruit each week

HAPPY COLORING!!!!!