Build a Healthy Lifestyle
One of the most exciting lessons to come from the recent research on fruits and vegetables is that all fruits and vegetables – pale and vibrant alike – have nutrients in them. But in the case of vegetables, those that are darker in color not only have more antioxidant pigments, such as lutein or betacarotene, they often have more vitamins as well.
Fruits and vegetables are very versatile in the diet. Not only can they play a vital role in health promotion and disease prevention, they can add color to any meal, brighten your kid’s lunch and provide quick nutrients for eating on the go.
Choose the colors of health:
- A great way to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other illnesses
- A tasty, low-fat, low-sodium snack
- High in vitamins, nutrients, minerals and fiber
- Fun foods that kids can eat
- Easy and quick to prepare and eat on the road or right at home
Lesson Contents
I. Add Color to your Plate: Introduction
II. Add Color to your Plate: Basics
III. Add Color to your Plate: Phytochemicals
IV. Add Color to your Plate: Red Group
V. Add Color to your Plate: Blue/Purple Group
VI. Add Color to your Plate: Yellow/Orange Group
VII. Add Color to your Plate: Green Group
VIII. Add Color to your Plate: White Group
IX. Add Color to your Plate: Top Ten Fruits and Vegetables
X. Add Color to your Plate: Build a Healthy Lifestyle
XI. Add Color to your Plate: Creative Ways to Add Fruits & Vegetables
VII. Add Color to your Plate: References
