Eat your vegetables!” is something we have all heard growing up. But were you aware that the colour of your fruits and vegetables is just as important as eating them? Nutritionists recommend “eating the rainbow,” which means ensuring that your plate with foods of several colours, where each colour represents unique nutrients that help our body in different ways. A colourful plate isn’t just beautiful to look at, it’s a recipe for good health. Red: Strength and Heart Health Tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, and watermelons are rich in powerful compounds such as lycopene and anthocyanins which help protect the heart, improve circulation, and even lower the risk of certain cancers. So next time you look at a juicy tomato, think of it as a shield for your heart.Orange and Yellow: Energy and Immunity Carrots, mangoes, pumpkins, and bananas get their vibrant hues from beta-carotene and vitamin C. Beta-carotene turns into vitamin…