How It Has Worked For Us
Overall, this has proved to be a fun way for our family to “adventure”
into new tastes and recipes. Our crew loves to be involved and is definitely
more enthusiastic about trying something new if they feel like they were
included in the decision itself.
We’ve found that making a list of “off limits” items is helpful in keeping
our kiddos from choosing the same old apples and oranges.
We haven’t always loved every piece of produce they’ve chosen,
however. Once, when the assignment was “orange,” we came home with
a horned melon that was met with less than enthusiastic taste buds. But,
the kids enjoyed picking it out due to the crazy shape and texture of its
appearance and, while we’ve never purchased one since, it was worth a try.
Unlike the horned melon, some items have been much more of hit
and we’ve discovered new recipes along the way that have become
family favorites.
With Color Comes Nutrients
Now, we have four children. If we assign each a different color for a
trip to the farmers market or grocery store, we’re going to end up with a
variety of color in our shopping bag. Depending on the number of kiddos
in your family, you may want to plan accordingly by assigning two colors
to each or supplementing with options in other hues when filling your
basket. It’s important not to stay monochromatic.
A colorful plate of food not only looks beautiful; it’s usually packed
with nutrients. (Not if it’s full of cupcakes, of course, but you get the drift.)
Implementing a fun plan to put a variety of produce on your family’s
plates is an ideal way to eat a rainbow of healthy foods. The colors in
fruits and veggies are indicators of nutrition – and each color represents
different vitamins and minerals. You can find a wealth of information
concerning this topic, but we’ve included a basic list of produce colors
and their nutritional value.
RED = Lycopene; decreases the risk of heart disease and certain forms
of cancer
ORANGE = Beta-carotene; converts to Vitamin A and contributes to
immune health
YELLOW = Carotenoids; like orange foods, boosts immune health
GREEN = Vitamins, Lutein, Zeaxanthin; strengthens bones, muscles,
and brains and promotes healthy vision
BLUE/PURPLE = Anthocyanins; improves cardiovascular health and
prevents memory loss
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We hope your family will take a crack at its own version of The Color Game
this growing season. This simple idea is an effective way to enjoy colorful,
fresh produce in fun way while involving your kids in the process.
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