Do You Eat in Black and White?

            Do you ever watch old black and white movies?  They’re a lot of fun and without the color stimulation you're forced to pay more attention to the acting and words.  However, imagine for a moment that the only two colors we could see were black and white.  I suppose if that was all we knew it wouldn’t make any difference.  However, the thought of a black and white world is a bit sad because we know the pleasures of color. 


          What does this have to do with food?  The easiest way to be certain you’re getting enough fruits and vegetables is to eat in color, not black and white.  A plate of chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn, and a white roll could have come right out of a 1930s movie.  Make your plate a 2010 movie extravaganza.  Fill it with vibrant color and add sweet potatoes, broccoli and a whole-wheat roll to the chicken breast. 


            I picked up a free magazine from my grocery store the other day.  It sited a study that compared older adults’ cognitive abilities.  The group that ate a lot of fruits and vegetables did better in the testing than those that ate few fruits and vegetables.  Studies like this are never perfect because there are so many things to consider such as heredity and eating patterns through out the subjects’ lives, but the point still has validity.  Fruits and vegetables are good for your health and well-being.          


           Nutrition is easy.  If your plate is in black and white, you won’t pass your tests.  If your plate is in full Technicolor, you’ll pass with flying colors.  No pun intended! 

Cooking is easier than you think and you and your family are worth the time and effort it takes. 

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