I’ve heard many times, “I would love to eat healthily, but I hate kale,” or “salads are so boring,” and I’m here to tell you it really does not have to be the case! Over the years, “Eat your greens” has become a symbol of healthy eating, and for good reasons; green leafy vegetables are, indeed, nutrition powerhouses, but they are not an exception; each color in plant-based foods reflects different beneficial compounds and each with its unique health benefits. So I would love to invite you to focus on eating the rainbow, and yes, that includes greens, but not only! We want to see as many colors on our plates as possible, from an array of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. This way, not only will you get a more complete range of vitamins and antioxidants, but you will naturally include more plant diversity onto your plate, which is a key factor for thriving gut health!
If kale isn’t your thing, let’s start by focusing more on the vegetables that you already love and slowly incorporating new ones to turn your plate into a rainbow. You can choose from any of the delicious and colorful salads below to start your journey toward eating the rainbow!
1. Viral ‘Cowboy Caviar’-Inspired Salad (Meal Prep)
2. Roasted Cauliflower and Avocado Salad
3. High-Protein Soba Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce
4. Turmeric Quinoa and Edamame Salad
5. Romesco Pasta Salad Meal Prep
6. High-Protein Romesco Salad
7. Pasta Salad Meal Prep with Creamy Beetroot Dressing
