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Encourage kids to eat a
rainbow every day!
Taste the Real
Rainbow
BY NIMALI FERNANDO, M.D.
W
hen it comes to food,
presentation is everything.
You can make kids'
plates more exciting by offering
bites of food in a rainbow of
colors. Not only are different colored foods pretty,
but they offer a variety of plant nutrients that are
important to raising healthy kids. Spring and sum-
mer are the best times to explore the myriad of
colorful local foods.
Farmers markets are full of produce in surprising
hues. For hesitant eaters, finding a food they like
in a color that's unexpected is a great way to give
them confidence that they can try new foods. If
your little ones like carrots, don't stop at orange,
but instead try them in purple, yellow and white.
Show your kids that cauliflower can be green,
purple and orange, too! At area farmers markets,
peppers can be found in almost every color of the
rainbow. Ask your kids to sample different colors of
produce and tell you if there are subtle differences
in flavor. Visit www.todayiatearainbow.com to find
all kinds of ways to encourage kids to eat a rain-
bow each day. Teach your kids that healthy food is
beautiful and fun!
If you are interested in a fantastic cooking and
tasting experience where kids will cook with a
rainbow of fresh local foods, check out our new
classes, spring break sessions and summer camps
offered in the Doctor Yum Project Kitchen. Visit
doctoryum.org to learn more.
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