A common trend nowadays is to make your plate as colorful as a rainbow. Even if you aren’t normally into trends, this one has a good message behind it. The idea is that fruits and vegetables has different vitamins and minerals essential to maintaining a healthy and well balanced body. By filling your plate with different colored foods, you also fill your body with different nutrients. If you are stuck on how to step up to this challenge, here are some tips to help you out.
Sweet Potatoes
Loaded with vitamin A and potassium, sweet potatoes are a great substitute for regular potatoes, and they come in multiple colors! They can take a while to cook, but this root vegetable is worthwhile to have on your plate. To reduce cook time, dice them small and you’ll be tasting the rainbow in no time.
Red Cabbage
The brightness of red cabbage makes it a great addition if you’re trying to make your plate resemble the rainbow. A great salad to make with cabbage is to simply cut it into strips, pour on a vinaigrette, and add any other veggies you have on hand. It’s crunchy and a fun alternative to regular lettuce, so give it a try!
