You know what I love most about rain? Rainbows. I remember being a little kid and thinking that rainbows were so magical. There was something special about those few moments after a thunderstorm or short rain shower if we could spot one. To this day, when I see a rainbow, it takes me back to being a little kid.
One of the biggest takeaways I've had since going back to school for nutrition is to try new foods. I've eaten some things I had never even heard of before stumbling across new blogs, recipes and joining my CSA. The one thing I tell everyone I work with, as the easiest way to begin eating healthier, is to eat a rainbow at every meal. Or at least incorporate vibrantly colored fruits and veggies at each meal. If you're a parent, this is especially important for your babes. Exposing children to new foods early in life will only encourage them to try them (and *gasp* possibly like them!)
There are so many spectacular foods out there, just waiting for you to try them! Parents, check out Today I Ate a Rainbow for ideas on how to get your kids more involved in eating healthier foods.
We've begun getting a huge variety of veggies from our CSA recently, as more and more foods are ready for harvest. I was nervous that the lack of rain would give us less food this year, but boy was I wrong! We're still getting all of the goodies we were promised. God bless farmers!
Since we have so many different colors of foods each week, I decided to take the rainbow theme to a whole new level, and literally eat a rainbow.
Begin with the essentials: Tomato (red), Bell Pepper (orange), Pineapple (yellow), Zucchini & Avacado (Green) and Eggplant (blue/purple)
One of the biggest takeaways I've had since going back to school for nutrition is to try new foods. I've eaten some things I had never even heard of before stumbling across new blogs, recipes and joining my CSA. The one thing I tell everyone I work with, as the easiest way to begin eating healthier, is to eat a rainbow at every meal. Or at least incorporate vibrantly colored fruits and veggies at each meal. If you're a parent, this is especially important for your babes. Exposing children to new foods early in life will only encourage them to try them (and *gasp* possibly like them!)
There are so many spectacular foods out there, just waiting for you to try them! Parents, check out Today I Ate a Rainbow for ideas on how to get your kids more involved in eating healthier foods.
We've begun getting a huge variety of veggies from our CSA recently, as more and more foods are ready for harvest. I was nervous that the lack of rain would give us less food this year, but boy was I wrong! We're still getting all of the goodies we were promised. God bless farmers!
Since we have so many different colors of foods each week, I decided to take the rainbow theme to a whole new level, and literally eat a rainbow.
Begin with the essentials: Tomato (red), Bell Pepper (orange), Pineapple (yellow), Zucchini & Avacado (Green) and Eggplant (blue/purple)
Slice all but the avacado into sixths. Fire up the grill (outdoor or indoor grill pan). Brush each slice with EVOO and grill for about 2-3 min per side, or until tender. Assemble in the order of the rainbow (I add sliced avacado on top of the warm zucchini), and drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar.
Such a beautiful veggie dish. You could eat this as a meal on it's own or as a side. They are perfect (and beautiful) for a brunch or dinner party. So simple, so elegant, and so good for you!
What is your favorite food to grill?
Enjoy!
XoXo,
Nicole
What is your favorite food to grill?
Enjoy!
XoXo,
Nicole
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