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Eat the Rainbow: Why Food Colors Matter for Your Health

 By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara

Do you judge your food by its color?
 Maybe you should — because every color on your plate tells a unique story about nutrients, antioxidants, and health benefits.

Your plate is more than just a meal — it’s your first pharmacy. Let’s decode what each color brings to your body.

❤️ Red Foods: Heart & Skin Protectors

Examples: Tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon, beetroot

  • Rich in lycopene and Vitamin C
  • Support heart health
  • Aid in skin repair and protection from sun damage

🧡💛 Orange & Yellow Foods: Eye & Immune Boosters

Examples: Carrots, mangoes, pumpkin, papaya

  • High in beta-carotene (which converts to Vitamin A)
  • Strengthen eyesight
  • Power up your immune system

💚 Green Foods: Detox & Hormone Helpers

Examples: Spinach, broccoli, methi, peas

  • Loaded with folate, iron, and fiber
  • Aid in detoxification and digestion
  • Balance hormones and support reproductive health

💙💜 Blue & Purple Foods: Brain & Anti-Aging Foods

Examples: Blueberries, black grapes, jamun, brinjal

  • Rich in anthocyanins
  • Boost brain function
  • Slow down aging and protect against memory decline

🤍 White Foods: Immunity Warriors

Examples: Garlic, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower

  • Contain allicin and other phytonutrients
  • Improve immunity
  • Reduce inflammation and support heart health

🌿 Kayakalpa’s Take

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, Vadodara, we guide patients to build nutrition plans that are colorful, balanced, and sustainable.

Eating the rainbow isn’t just a diet trend — it’s a science-backed way to:
 ✅ Prevent lifestyle diseases
 ✅ Improve energy and immunity
 ✅ Support overall wellness

Next time you sit down for a meal, look at your plate. Is it colorful? If not, you’re missing out on nature’s easiest prescription for health.

🔗 Book Your Visit Today

Visit: 🌐 www.kayakalpa.in
 📱 Call/WhatsApp: [+91 90232 68462]
 📍 Google Maps: “Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road”

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