continuing the series of eat in color (finding ways to enjoy naturally colorful foods within our day), we focus on red foods for this post. our task is to find a way to have a red food at every meal throughout the day, eventually leading up to eating a rainbow of foods all in one day. and with the great recipes below, I won’t have a problem having a red food at every meal. 😉 are you taking this eat-in-color challenge with me? let me know your favorite red foods. (and guess what, all of these meals and recipes are perfect for #MeatlessMonday!)
food facts via equinox:
the color: red
the picks: cranberries, bell peppers, radish, tomatoes, apples*, cherries, pomegranates, raspberries, aronia berries (also beets, cayenne pepper, guava, red grapefruit, strawberries, rhubarb, watermelon)
the payoff: red fruits and veggies contain antioxidants that contribute to heart health and also help prevent certain cancers; the lycopene in tomatoes has been linked to prostate cancer prevention, specifically.
red foods – meal options
breakfast:
apple butter on toast OR apple and beet smoothie OR spanish tortilla with red bell pepper
lunch or dinner:
green salad with radishes, cherry tomatoes, and pomegranates
roasted peppers with garlic and herbs
crespelle with ricotta and marinara
brie, apple and arugula quesadilla
snacks:
red delicious apple (just yum all by itself) OR raspberries OR spicy herb nuts with cayenne pepper
dessert
grapefruit raspberry flourless chocolate cake OR guava bars
see more ways to eat-in-color via my pinterest board here
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