Rainbow goodness

The goodness behind the colourful vegetable choices.

ORANGE/ YELLOW:

• Carrots

• Sweet potato

• Orange & yellow beetroot

• Pumpkin

• Corn

Vitamins & minerals:

• Zeaxanthin

• Flavonoids

• Lycopene

• Potassium

• Vit C/ Vit A/ Vit B6

• Beta-carotene

Health benefits:

• Maintains good vision

• Lowers cholesterol (lowers risk of cardiovascular disease)

• Aids in eye health (lowers risk of cataracts)

• Produces more antibodies to fight disease (regulates immune system)

• Lowers blood pressure

• Promotes healthy joints and collagen formation

PURPLE/ DEEP RED:

• Beetroot

• Purple carrots

• Purple sweet potato

• Purple cabbage

• Figs

• Prunes

• Cranberries

• Pomegranate

• Purple cauliflower

• Purple asparagus

• Eggplant

Vitamins & minerals:

• Antioxidants

• Anthocyanins

• Folate

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Vit C

Health benefits:

• Increased longevity

• Lowers cardiovascular disease

• Cancer prevention agents

• Fights dementia

• Lowers cholesterol (decreases risk of heart attack)

• Anti-inflammatory elements

• Lowers blood pressure

GREEN:

• Spinach/ Kale

• Broccoli/ broccolini

• Celery

• Asparagus

• Zucchini

• Green beans

• Peas

• Avocado

• Cucumber

• Lettuce/ cabbage

Vitamins & minerals:

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Vit K/ Vit B, Vit C, Vit A

• Fibre

• Folic acid

• Lutein

• Zeaxanthin

Health benefits:

• Boosts immune system

• Fights cancer

• Lowers heart disease

• Helps with IBS

• Aids with constipation

• Improves bone health

It all starts with you; give yourself the healthiest possible life to give yourself the best chance at living a long and healthy life. The nutrients you intake will pass through to your baby, inside you as well as through breast milk when feeding. Continue this through to when your baby is eating solids by making your own baby food and bringing them up with a well educated palate. Combine this with an active lifestyle, as well as infinite TLC and you have set up the perfect life for you and your little one. But it all starts with you! Your habits will then model your child’s future. So start now!