Eat the Colors of the Rainbow

Here are some suggestions, but there are many more…

Red: Apples, Strawberries, Cherries, Radishes, Pomegranates, Beets, Peppers, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Goji Berries, Blood Oranges

Yellow: Apples, Grapes, Squash, Peppers, Corn, Cherries, Bananas, Spaghetti Squash, Grapefruit

Pink: Raspberries, Pink Grapefruit

Green: Kiwi, Honeydew, Broccoli, Spinach, Kale, Green Beans, Asparagus, Avocado, Grapes, Apples, Artichokes, Pears, Zucchini, Lettuce

Purple: Grapes, Blackberries, Acai Juice, Plums, Raisins, Eggplant

Orange: Oranges, Apricots, Persimmons, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Yams, Mango, Papaya, Peaches, Acorn Squash, Nectarines, Clementines

Blue: Blueberries, Blackberries

In an ideal world, I’d like everyone to eat an organic rainbow of fruits and veggies. But I hear you — this is not an ideal world, and organic doesn’t come cheap!

If organic is possible, use this “cheat sheet” developed by the Environmental Working Group. It lists the “Dirty Dozen” — fruits and veggies that are LOADED with pesticides (avoid, or buy organic) and the “Clean Fifteen” — fruits and veggies with the least pesticide residue (ok to buy regular). So if organic foods are going to break the bank, stick with the Clean Fifteen!

Recent tests have shown that avoiding the “Dirty Dozen” can reduce your pesticide exposure from fruits and veggies by nearly 80%! That’s no joke sweeties! Choose organic when you can!