![]() Green fruits and veggies are brimming with antioxidants, phytonutrients and fiber to support digestive health. GREEN – Broccoli, Kiwis, Spinach and Zucchini are all Green fruits and vegetables containing a pigment called chlorophyll, which is what makes them green. Orange and yellow fruits and veggies are full of fiber and contain vitamins A and C, two nutrients that are great for supporting your eyes and a healthy immune system.* Carrots, mangos and sweet potatoes in particular are high in vitamins A and C. ORANGE & YELLOW – Carrots, Oranges, Lemons, Mangos and Sweet Potatoes are Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables containing beneficial carotenoids, which give them their vibrant, sunny color. These red fruits & veggies are high in vitamin C and can support heart, eye and skin health.* These substances are only found in plants. RED – Peppers, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Watermelon Red fruits and vegetables naturally contain phytochemicals including lycopene, which is the pigment responsible for their brilliant red hue. That’s why you may have heard that when it comes to fruits and vegetables, you should “eat the rainbow!” You can describe which vitamins are essential and WHY we need each one using this easy and colorful infographic: Vitamins help us grow and they help us stay healthy.* The key point to remember is, kids are smart! They will absorb what you tell them, and showing and explaining why fruits and vegetables are important can get kids excited about eating them. They may even start looking for these foods on their own and make a game out of it! Explain how we need to eat fruits and veggies several times each day and it’s good to get a wide variety. Human beings have to get these vitamins from foods or supplements because our bodies can’t make them naturally. ![]() ![]() Start by describing how everyone needs certain vitamins every day –– and how these vitamins are found in the food we eat especially fruits and vegetables, but may not always be produced in our bodies, or sometimes not in sufficient quantities. Adults also need to consume plenty of fruits and veggies, so this can also be a helpful reminder to you, too! How To Explain Vitamins To Your ChildĪs a parent, you might be wondering exactly HOW to explain what a vitamin is to your child. September is “Fruits and Veggies-More Matters Month.” Explain the importance of eating fruits and veggies to your kids, and show them that they’re chock full of vitamins with our infographic below. ![]()
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