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E a t Y o u r C o l o r s

E a t Y o u r C o l o r s. Red. Many r ed foods contain lycopene , which can help reduce cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis Tomatoes Red peppers Strawberries Watermelon Pink grapefruit. Orange.

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E a t Y o u r C o l o r s

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  1. EatYourColors

  2. Red • Many red foods contain lycopene, which can help reduce cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis • Tomatoes • Red peppers • Strawberries • Watermelon • Pink grapefruit

  3. Orange • Many orange foods contain carotenes, which can help prevent arthritis, cancers, and cardiovascular disease • Carrots • Pumpkin • Sweet Potatoes • Apricot • Mango • Cantaloupe

  4. Yellow • Many yellow foods contain Vitamin C, which can help with our immune system, as well as help prevent cancers and diabetes • Lemons • Pineapple • Papaya • Peaches

  5. Green • Many green foods contain lutein, which helps with eyesight, the digestive system, and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease • Green beans • Green peppers • Leafy greens • Avocado • Kiwi

  6. Blue/Purple • Many blue/purple foods contain anthocyanins, which help fight bacterial infections, cancers, and diabetes • Blueberries • Plums • Figs • Eggplant

  7. White • Many white foods contain isothiocyanates, which support the immune system and protect against many health ailments • Cauliflower • Jicama • Onion • Garlic

  8. Use ChooseMyPlate.gov

  9. Use ChooseMyPlate.gov • Supplemental to MyPyramid (2011) • Use the plate pictures and colors to help choose foods from a variety of food groups with a variety of colors • Remember, it’s important to know and follow serving sizes

  10. How Much is a Serving? • Fruits • 1 cup is equal to: • 1 cup of fruit • 1 cup of 100% fruit juice • ½ cup of dried fruit

  11. How Much is a Serving? • Vegetables • 1 cup is equal to: • 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables • 2 cups raw leafy greens • 1 cup of 100% vegetable juice

  12. How Much is a Serving? • Grains • 1 ounce is equal to: • 1 slice of bread • 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal • ½ cup cooked pasta, rice, cereal

  13. How Much is a Serving? • Protein • 1 ounce is equal to: • 1 ounce meat, poultry, fish • ½ ounce nuts and seeds • 1 egg • ¼ cup cooked beans • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

  14. How Much is a Serving? • Dairy • 1 cup is equal to: • 1 cup milk, soymilk, yogurt • 1 ½ ounces natural cheese • 2 ounces processed cheese

  15. Your Assignment • Find 3 recipes that have a large quantity of your color in vegetables or fruit • Evaluate the 3 recipes your group finds (see worksheet in lab book) • Determine which recipe your group wants to prepare and get teacher approval • Create a SPARK nutrition label for your recipe (see lab book for directions) • Create Grocery Order for your recipe (see R Drive: FACS for PeaPod order form) • Create a 2 slide PowerPoint on your color and recipe, ask your teacher how she wants it saved

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