National Nutrition Month is all about making small changes that support health, and one of the easiest tips is to eat the rainbow. Different colored fruits and vegetables provide different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support things like heart health, immune function, and even brain health.
And the good news is, you don’t have to overhaul your meals. Just adding color is a great place to start.
A lot of plates I see are very beige… meaning a lot of pasta, bread, or potatoes. Nothing wrong with those foods, but they’re missing variety. When we add color, we automatically add nutrients. For example:
Red foods support heart health. Orange foods contain vitamin A for vision and immune health. Green foods provide fiber and important minerals.
Another common question I get is whether frozen or canned vegetables still count — and they absolutely do. Frozen produce is picked at peak ripeness and is often just as nutritious as fresh.
I challenge you to try to have at least three colors on their plate at meals. It’s an easy way to support overall nutrition without overthinking it. For more tips head to fareway.com
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