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Eating more fruits and vegetables doesn’t have to mean another boring salad or the same old side of broccoli. Some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods are also the most colorful—and there are far more creative ways to enjoy them than you might think.

In this episode, I explore why colorful plant foods are so beneficial for your health and share practical, out-of-the-box ideas for bringing more vibrant ingredients into your meals. From savory turmeric oatmeal and sweet potato black bean tacos to blueberry salsa and rainbow hummus boards, you’ll discover simple ways to increase the variety of beneficial phytochemicals on your plate while making meals more enjoyable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

•  Why different colors in plant foods provide different health-supporting phytochemicals 
•  Creative breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert ideas that go beyond basic salads 
•  How colorful foods can support an anti-inflammatory eating pattern 
•  Easy ways to increase variety without making meals more complicated 
•  A simple mindset shift that makes healthy eating more enjoyable and sustainable 

If you’re looking for practical ways to eat more plants without feeling restricted or bored, this episode will give you plenty of inspiration to start experimenting in your own kitchen.

Listen now and discover how adding more color to your plate can make healthy eating both fun and doable.

Recipes From The Episode

• Golden Spiced Oat Congee
• Colleen’s Massaged Kale Salad
• Watermelon Agua Fresca
• Vegan Chocolate Pudding
• Raspberry Chia Pudding
• Balsamic Blackberry Vinaigrette from Feasting not Fasting
• Black Bean-Sweet Potato Tacos from Cookie & Kate
• Blueberry Salsa from Savoring the Good
• Colorful Thai Mango Sticky Rice from Palin Hot Thai Kitchen
• Roasted Vegetable Rainbow Hummus from Husbands That Cook

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