Kitchen Creations: Think Colorful

When striving for a nutritious meal thinking colorful is a good place start! It's also helpful in expanding your variety. You want a palette of nutrients!

Ingredients:

Spinach

Tomato

Red Cabbage

Cucumber

Red Bell Pepper

Pinto Beans

Olive Oil and Balsamic

A Palette of Fruits and Vegetables...

~Red~

• Red apples
• Beets
• Red cabbage
• Cherries
• Cranberries
• Pink grapefruit
• Red grapes
• Red peppers
• Pomegranates
• Red potatoes
• Radishes
• Raspberries
• Rhubarb
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon

~Orange / Yellow~

• Yellow apples
• Apricots
• Butternut squash
• Cantaloupe
• Carrots
• Grapefruit
• Lemons
• Mangoes
• Nectarines
• Oranges
• Papayas
• Peaches
• Pears
• Yellow peppers
• Persimmons
• Pineapple
• Pumpkin
• Rutabagas
• Yellow summer or winter squash
• Sweet corn
• Sweet potatoes
• Tangerines
• Yellow tomatoes
• Yellow watermelon

~Green~

• Green apples
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Green beans
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Green cabbage
• Cucumbers
• Green grapes
• Honeydew melon
• Kiwi
• Lettuce
• Limes
• Green onions
• Peas
• Green pepper
• Spinach
• Zucchini

~Blue / Purple~

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Eggplant
• Figs
• Juneberries
• Plums
• Prunes
• Purple grapes
• Raisins

~White~

• Bananas
• Cauliflower
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Jicama
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Turnips

Tips to Help Increase Your Intake of Fruits and Vegetables…

• Enjoy fruit smoothies for breakfast or snacks.
• Add fresh or dried fruits to cereal / oatmeal.
• Keep cleaned fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator -ready to eat.
• Drink 100% fruit juice instead of fruit-flavored drinks or soda.
• Eat vegetables with a healthy dip, such as, hummus for a snack.
• Pack fresh or dried fruits for a quick snack on-the-go.
• Keep a bowl of fruit on your kitchen counter or table.
• Order veggie toppings on your pizza.
• Choose a side salad made with a variety of leafy greens.
• Add vegetables to pasta, sandwiches, stews, etc.
• Bake with raisin, date or prune puree (reduces fat and increases fiber).
• Have fruit for dessert.

Now grab a pen and paper and use this list to help you make your grocery list. Remember, all forms count... fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juice (just make sure you read the ingredient list). It's time to get creative!

...CHC was featured today on All Things Heart and Home for this week's All Things Inspired! Thanks Robin!

{This post was shared with Somewhat Simple and Funky Junk Interiors...}

XO,

    Jaclyn