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Wednesday, October 28, 2015



We've been talking a lot this week about getting in those antioxidants to help protect your body from the damages of free radicals. We challenge you to get every color, every day and we'll start you off on the right foot with these three examples of how you might include them!


Please keep in mind these meal plans have not been customized to your needs. If you have a specific goal in mind, or health considerations, please contact one of our team mates for a FREE personalized consultation. As always, please consult your physician before making any changes to your diet.

First, let's review the colors, and a few examples, that count when it comes to food:

Red: tomatoes, apples, peppers, pomegranate
Orange: oranges, pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato
Yellow/White: squash, cauliflower, banana, jicama
Green: broccoli, kale, honeydew melon, avocado
Blue/Purple: grapes, blueberries, purple carrots, eggplant
Brown/Black: oats, black beans, chocolate, nuts

We'll start with a day that totals about 1600 calories:

Breakfast: 1 whole grain English muffin, 1 slice of cheese, 1 oz. turkey bacon, and 1 small banana

Lunch: 1 pita pocket, 1 no-drain pouch of tuna, 2 Tbsp avocado, 2 Tbsp raisins, tomato and spinach

PM Snack: 8-10 baby carrots or sliced bell peppers and 2 Tbsp hummus

Dinner: 2 tsp cooking oil, 4 oz lean ground beef or turkey, 1/2 c. steamed peppers and onions, 1 c. mixed rice and black beans, 1/2 c. pineapple chunks, and 1/4 c. salsa

Dessert: 1 c. greek yogurt and 1/4 c. muesli or granola


And how about a day that totals around 1900 calories:

Breakfast: 1 c. low-fat milk, 2 c. whole grain cereal (like Kix or Special K), and 3/4 c. strawberries

AM Snack: 1/3 c. hummus, 1 c. fresh-cut veggies (try cucumber, bell pepper, and/or carrots), and 8-10 pita chips

Lunch: 1 no-drain pouch tuna or salmon, 2/3 c. brown or wild rice, 1/2 c. steamed green beans, 2 Tbsp pine nuts, and seasonings (like lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes)

PM Snack: 2 Laughing Cow cheese wedges, and 1 small apple

Dinner: 1/2 tsp peanut butter, 1/2 tsp olive oil, 5 oz cubed chicken, 1/2 c. carrots, 1/2 c. broccoli, 6 oz purple potatoes, and seasonings (like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, garlic, onion)

Dessert: 1 c. greek yogurt and 3/4 c. blueberries


For those on about 2100 calories:

Breakfast: 2 slices of turkey bacon, 1 egg, 2 four-inch waffles (frozen is fine), and 8 oz orange juice

Lunch: 1 slice of ciabatta bread, 1 quarter-inch slice of tomato, 1/4 c. raw spinach, 15-20 carrot chips, 4 oz slice of fresh mozzarella, 1 Tbsp basil-pesto, and 1 small sliced golden apple

PM Snack: 1/2 c diced peaches and 1/2 c. cottage cheese

Dinner: Quick Pasta Bolognese made with purple carrots and tomatoes

Dessert: 1/2 c. no sugar added ice cream and 2 sheets graham crackers, crumbled.


So now you can see how easy it really is to get #everycoloreveryday! Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and show us how you eat the rainbow! 


Photo by Brittany Wright, WrightKitchen.com

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