Brainbow Foods to Support Mood

Did you know that food can play a huge role in your mood? We’ve already talked about how to use a balanced plate to support a balanced mood. But the saying “eat the rainbow” is more important than just eating a pack of skittles! I want to challenge you to count colors, not calories. Try to make your plate as rainbow and colorful as possible. Further, different colors have different benefits in your body. Eat more of the colors that you feel you need to support different aspects of your mood, health, and body.

RED

Improves memory, digestion, inflammation, blood pressure, & heart health.

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Cherries

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Watermelon

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Beets

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Tomatoes

〰️ Cherries 〰️ Watermelon 〰️ Beets 〰️ Tomatoes

 

ORANGE

Preserves cellular health, boosts digestion, promotes healthy mucous membranes.

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Sweet Potatoes

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Pumpkins

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Oranges

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Peaches

〰️ Sweet Potatoes 〰️ Pumpkins 〰️ Oranges 〰️ Peaches

 

YELLOW

Improves brain function, immunity & digestion.

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Bananas

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Bell Peppers

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Sweet Potatoes

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Peaches

〰️ Bananas 〰️ Bell Peppers 〰️ Sweet Potatoes 〰️ Peaches

 

GREEN

Boosts brain health, heart health, detoxification & liver function, reduces oxidative stress.

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Dark leafy greens

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Avocado

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Green Peas

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Broccoli

〰️ Dark leafy greens 〰️ Avocado 〰️ Green Peas 〰️ Broccoli

BLUE

Lowers blood pressure & blood sugar, boosts immunity, cellular health, detoxification & circulation.

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Blueberries

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Blackberries

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Elderberries

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Blue Corn

〰️ Blueberries 〰️ Blackberries 〰️ Elderberries 〰️ Blue Corn

 

PURPLE

Lowers blood pressure & blood sugar, boosts immunity, cellular health, detoxification & circulation.

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Eggplant

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Plums

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Purple Cabbage

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Red Onion

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Hibiscus

〰️ Eggplant 〰️ Plums 〰️ Purple Cabbage 〰️ Red Onion 〰️ Hibiscus

 

WHITE

Lowers blood pressure & blood sugar, boosts immunity, cellular health, detoxification & circulation.

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Cauliflower

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Chickpeas

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Potatoes

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Onion

〰️ Cauliflower 〰️ Chickpeas 〰️ Potatoes 〰️ Onion

 

I hope you can use this information to add a variety of color to your diet! Eat the rainbow to feel your best!

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