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Blend A Rainbow NutraSmoothie

Rainbow NutraSmoothie

Blend a Rainbow NutraSmoothie filled with fruits and vegetables the colors of the rainbow!

RED: Fruits and vegetables that are red are typically rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that is known for its cancer-fighting properties. Lycopene is found in foods like tomatoes, watermelon and red bell peppers. Red fruits and vegetables are also a good source of vitamin C, which is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

ORANGE AND YELLOW: Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges are rich in beta-carotene, a type of antioxidant that is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy eyesight, skin and immune function. These foods are also a good source of vitamin C, which is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

GREEN: Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli are rich in a variety of
antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene. These antioxidants are important for maintaining healthy eyesight and protecting against age-related macular degeneration.

BLUE AND PURPLE: Blue and purple fruits and vegetables like blueberries, blackberries and eggplant are rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins. These antioxidants are important for maintaining healthy brain function and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. Blue and purple foods are also a good source of vitamin C, which is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

View the video below to blend your Rainbow NutraSmoothie (4:09 minutes).

Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FONS

Ocuuvite 50+A multivitamin alone may not to deliver enough of these key ingredients. But a specially formulated eye vitamin to help replenish essential nutrients and protect eye health, such as Ocuvite Adult 50+ eye vitamins, can help.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

NutraSmoothie Recipe Book
Colorful recipe book shares the hows and whys of adding eye-healthy foods to your smoothies. Download or share the link with patients.

View all six NutraSmoothie videos here.

 

 

 

This program is published by Women in Optometry © 2024 Supported by
Bausch + Lomb. Consult with your doctor before making changes to your diet.

This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.

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