This is particularly true for red and orange fruits and vegetables.
We asked two nutritionists for their deliciously healthy combinations.
“The sweetness in the beets cuts the citrusy tang” of the oranges, says Brown.
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Red + Orange Busy Weeknights
Slammed on a Tuesday night?
It’s no excuse to forgo a healthy dinner.
Bedwell opts for a no-brainer meal like a baked sweet potato topped with spicy tomato salsa.
So say ole and eat up!
Don’t love these orange gems?
Orange + Orange Dinner Party
“Soup is the new salad,” Brown says.
Try this recipe fromGordon Ramsayand swap in one bunch of carrots for one butternut squash.
Red + Green On the Go
Seeking a killer combo for staying full at work?
White + Green Dinner Party
Are you a fan of sweet and savory side dishes?
Sounds weird, right?
“The grapes become juicier and sweeter” when roasted, she says.
“The contrast of tender grapes with crispy Brussels is really tasty.”
Brown suggests snacking on red bell peppers, radishes and jicama instead.
But, for some, it can be hard to digest.
Servingsteak(a superfood!)
It’s packed with peppery flavor, so your guests won’t miss the mashed taters.
