Why Eating Double the Color Is The Healthy Way To Go

Last week, we challenged you to add a little more color to your plate. This week, we’re building on it, two colors at one meal.

That’s it. No complicated meal plan and no need to completely change what you’re eating.

Having eggs for breakfast? Add strawberries and a few blueberries.
Making a sandwich for lunch? Add tomato and some green peppers.
Chicken for dinner? Put broccoli and sweet potato on the side.

Why two colors? Different colored fruits and vegetables tend to provide different vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. The more variety you work into your normal meals, the easier it is to broaden the nutrients you’re getting without turning dinner into a nutrition project.

And remember our rule from last week: we’re still adding, not taking away.

THIS WEEK’S DIG IN CHALLENGE
Pick one meal each day and add two different colors of fruits or vegetables.

Bonus challenge: Can you get five different colors onto your plate over the course of one day?

No perfect eating required. Just keep making the plate a little brighter..