Why Eat the Rainbow? My answer to that is why not eat the rainbow? Did you know that a healthy eating lifestyle is vital to your health and can make all the difference in your body?
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The Rainbow Connection
1. Plant Based Foods
Did you know that God originally intended for humans to eat only plant based foods? Genesis 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seen to you it shall be for meat. Even though this is stated clearly in the Bible and even though there are several other scriptures that note the animal meat that should be eaten by humans, man seemingly still needs to see scientific proof as to the why and how of it all.
2. Sweet Peppers
Sweet peppers are a new addition to my diet. They are an excellent way to eat the rainbow. I never knew how beneficial they could be to my diet. Besides being so colorful and delightful to the eye they are delightful to the body as well. As I listened to the book “Hack Your Body Heal Your Body by Kimberly Wilson, I was amazed when she talked about giving your body a vita chemical infused soup. She talked about how the colorful vegetables of red, yellow, and green were loaded with polyphenals and carotids which are so good for your body. Now I understand why there are those that say do not throw away left over vegetables, but rather freeze them and later use them for making soup.
Did you know that sweet peppers also known as bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and Fibers? Medicalnewstoday.com talks about this. They further added that peppers are a good source of Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
I love the mini sweet peppers. They come in a package and you usually will find red, yellow, and orange peppers in the package. Also, there is the traditional green bell pepper. I have used them in sphaghetti meat sauce, turkey soup, chili, and baked chicken. The flavor that they give the food is awesome. The added bonus to this is that they are nutritional as well.
3. Seeds in the Sweet Peppers
Can You Eat Bell Pepper Seeds? According to southernliving.com yes you can eat bell pepper seeds, but some may choose not to eat seeds inside due to personal preference, texture, or a bitter taste. I have not tried them with the seeds I usually remove the seeds, but if any of you use the seeds let me know how you like it.
4. Colors of the Sweet Peppers
Are some sweet peppers sweeter than others? Yes of course some sweet peppers are sweeter than others. The California Wonder red peppers are the sweetest, the orange sun peppers have a healthy orange and are very sweet, the purple beauty are fun to use raw in salads, and the bright yellow are excellent for roasting or stuffing for a beautiful presentation. They are all talked about at sowrightseeds.com. Now do not forget the green bell pepper which you can also use raw in salads. I have tried that and I love it. I love eating the rainbow. Green peppers can also be found as a choice on many of your pizza dishes.
5. Paint Your Plate
Did you know that you can try to include as many plant-based colors in your meals and snacks as possible. This is according to health.harvard.edu. They further suggest make servings that are not that big, think in twos, eat two servings in the morning, two in the afternoon, and two at night, snacks count also, when you shop look at your cart, dine out colorfully starting with a cup of vegetable soup, look local to your farmers markets, and frozen produce is okay too. I could not agree more. I especially buy frozen vegetables as opposed to canned vegetables and when possible fresh vegetables are a must.
I recall shopping and just looking at other’s shopping carts. Have you ever done this? You will be amazed at what some people are buying. I observed one person’s cart mainly had cartons of Mountain Dew and Pepsi Cola. Possibly they were having a party and possibly they were not having a party.
6. More Benefits of Eating the Rainbow
Eating the rainbow is not just eating colorful vegetables, but eating colorful fruit as well. Healthline.com talks about eating the reds which carry anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, and help lower heart disease and certain cancers, eating yellow and orange supports eye health, eating green lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease, eating blue and purple may help improve brain function, neurological disorders, and type 2 diabetes, and whites and browns lower risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and other cancers.
7. My Testimony
I recall when I attempted to stop smoking. It was not easy for me. I tried numerous times before actually quitting. I discovered that besides bible scripture and praying I needed something to do with my hands instead of having a cigarette in it. I kept a rainbow of raw vegetables with me most of the time. I would snack on them. Raw vegetables are a great source of nutrients for your body. This really helped me. It also helped me develop a new good habit. There are good habits available to you. Most of the time they are right in front of you. I remembered my Pastor always spoke about getting to the root of a problem. That stuck in my mind as well.
Source:
Everything to know about bell peppers
Can You Eat Bell Pepper Seeds?
The Home Gardener’s Guide to Sweet Bell Pepper Colors and Flavors
Phytonutrients: Paint your plate with the colors of the rainbow
Benefits of Eating the Rainbow
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