The Food Rainbow
The Food Rainbow
The principles of healthy nutrition are represented in the food rainbow. Each of the rainbow colors represents several food groups and the recommended frequency of consumption:
- The green rainbow - foods that should be consumed in every meal.
- The yellow rainbow - at least once a day.
- The orange rainbow - several times a week.
- The pink rainbow - seldom.
- The red rainbow - foods we recommend to avoid or consume as little as possible.
Rainbow – the four dimensions of a healthy diet
Health value - preventing diseases by adopting healthy eating habits.
Social value - strengthening family and social ties through eating and cooking at home.
Environmental value - consuming local food and preferring plant food to animal food is also friendlier to the environment, consuming less energy and resources (water, landscape, food transportation, etc.).
Economic value - helps in saving food expenses and strengthening local agriculture.
Main guidelines of a healthy diet for older adults
General dietary guidelines for older adults
- The Food Rainbow fits everyone, including the caretakers.
- It is recommended to change your dietary habits slowly and gradually. This way, it will be easier to maintain these habits.