Eat Right with Color

by Meals Matter | about the author 3. March 2011 12:58

If you find yourself buying the same five or seven fruits and vegetables week after week, you might be missing out. Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet with foods from all the food groups provides a “palette of nutrients” our bodies need. That’s the message behind the American Dietetic Association’s 2011 National Nutrition Month® theme, “Eat Right with Color.”

This week, we’ve selected recipes featuring colorful fruits and vegetables that may be a change of pace from your usual fare. We round out these suggestions with nutrient-rich grains, dairy and meat ingredients that your family will love.

Start with a family meal of Glazed Sweet Potatoes and California Dried Plums with Ginger, Turkey Stuffed Pasta Italiano and Honeydew Kiwi Smoothies for dessert. Other colorful recipes to try this week include Spinach Souffle, Blueberry-Banana Batido, Cold Beet Soup and Shrimp and Avocado with Mango, Chile and Lime Dressing.

Register free at MealsMatter.org to add these and other recipes to your meal plan and shopping list. Be sure to follow @MealsMatter on Twitter for more healthy eating ideas, recipes and meal planning tips. For more information on National Nutrition Month, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org

“Family Meals Matter” features recipes selected by registered dietitians from the thousands of user-contributed recipes available at our free online nutrition and meal-planning website, Meals Matter, sponsored by Dairy Council of California. Healthy Eating Made Easier™

Photo Caption: Glazed Sweet Potatoes and California Dried Plums with Ginger, Ketchum Food Center for the California Dried Plum Board

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