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!