Eat Your Micros By Eating The Rainbow!

While there’s always plenty of focus on macros, sometimes the micros can miss out on having our attention! Vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients, are compounds that supply us with essential nutrients for different processes in the body and the best way to get in these nutrients from plants is to eat fruits, vegetables and legumes in as many colours and shades of the rainbow as you can.

Some examples of key micronutrients and their functions:
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• Vitamin K which is essential for the blood-clotting process — sources: dark leafy greens.
• Vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes — sources: orange fruits or vegetables.
• Vitamin C for a well-functioning immune system — sources: acidic or citrus-tasting fruits.
• Vitamin E for healthy hair and nails — sources: nuts and seeds.
• Minerals such as iron and manganese for healthy blood, nerves & brain function — sources: tofu, tempeh and other legumes
• Plus many more!
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This graphic demonstrates how vegetables of different colours can provide us with a wide range of micronutrients, and how variety is key.