Eat a Rainbow: Colorful Foods

Have you ever heard the phrase "Eat a Rainbow"? It doesn't mean eating colorful candy! It means eating fruits and vegetables of many different colors every day.Each color provides your body with different kinds of vitamins and nutrients that do special jobs:Red foods (like strawberries & tomatoes) help keep your heart strong.Orange & Yellow foods (like carrots & bananas) are great for your eyesight and skin.Green foods (like spinach & broccoli) help build strong bones and teeth.Blue & Purple foods (like blueberries & grapes) are super for your brain, helping you think and remember.White foods (like cauliflower & onions) help your body fight off germs.By eating a mix of colors, you give your body a team of helpers to keep you healthy from head to toe!

This is a super easy and fun snack to make. It's perfect for after school or to share with friends.What you need:Strawberries (Red)Orange slices or cantaloupe chunks (Orange)Pineapple or banana chunks (Yellow)Kiwi slices or green grapes (Green)Blueberries or blackberries (Blue/Purple)Wooden skewersHow to make them:Wash all the fruit carefully.Ask a grown-up to help you cut the bigger fruits into bite-sized pieces.Carefully slide the fruit pieces onto the skewer, one color at a time, to make a rainbow pattern.Enjoy your healthy, colorful, and delicious snack!

A boring lunch can be made exciting just by adding color! Let's see how we can make a simple sandwich lunch into a rainbow meal.Your main meal: A turkey or cheese sandwich.How to add the rainbow:Red: Pack a small handful of cherry tomatoes or a red apple.Orange: Include a small bag of baby carrots. They are crunchy and sweet!Green: Add some slices of cucumber to your sandwich or on the side.Purple: A small bunch of purple grapes makes a perfect sweet treat.Just like that, your lunchbox has four different colors that give you energy for the rest of the school day!