Tag: phytonutrients

  • Grapefruit: Health Hero or Health Villain?

    Grapefruit: Health Hero or Health Villain?

    In the 1970s and 80s, the average US resident was eating about 25 pounds of grapefruit every year. But decades later, that figure has plummeted to a measly pound and a half. Why the precipitous drop in the popularity of this softball-sized, sweet, and bitter fruit? Two things, really. The first was the decline of the Grapefruit Diet, a Hollywood-led… Read more

  • Why Eat the Rainbow Every Day

    “Eat the rainbow” is a fundamental healthy eating tip. (And no, we don’t mean artificially colored foods like Skittles or M&Ms!) But what does it mean? Why is it important to get a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet? You may be tempted to find a few foods you or your kids… Read more

  • Why Eating by Color Matters

    Why Eating by Color Matters

    Many of us love the idea of a diverse, colorful salad because it is visually appealing. But beyond creating a vibrant plate, did you know varying your colors is good for your health? Identifying the multitude of health benefits for each individual food can be a challenge, even for a savvy Health Coach. There’s just so… Read more