A colorful diet for a healthy life

MANILA, Philippines - Did you know that a rainbow in your diet is necessary in living a healthy life?

While most of us know about the food pyramid as a guide to healthy eating, not everyone knows about the spectrum of food colors that could do wonders for our body.

The consumption of brightly colored fruits and vegetables is a fundamental part of a healthy diet. Health experts recommend that each person must consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables contain plant nutrients called Phytonutrients that help promote the health of certain parts of our body. The color of the fruit or vegetable indicates the Phytonutrient present in the food and its corresponding health benefit. 

Each of us needs different colors in our diet to meet our body’s requirement for Phytonutrients. Given the challenges of modern urban living, completing the five colors in every meal is imperative. Unfortunately, the average Filipino diet only contains a few servings that do not meet the recommended amount.

Nutrilite, the only global vitamin brand that grows, harvests and processes plants on its own certified organic farms, has launched its “Color Your Diet” campaign, designed to educate Filipinos about the benefits of incorporating colors in our diet. 

Nutritionist and scientist Donald Pusateri, who has been in the industry for 20 years, shared supporting scientific research, as well as the latest news on nutrition. 

“Many of us just eat what is convenient.  But often what is easily available is not necessarily nutritious.  Coupled with the pollution, stress, and lack of exercise, this leads to bodies highly vulnerable to illness,” said Dr. Pusateri.  “This is where the need for supplementation comes in.” Phytonutrients are the key ingredients in Nutrilite vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements offering superior nutritional benefits compared to just vitamins and minerals alone.

Nutrilite tapped A-list chef and owner of Bistro Filipino Rolando Laudico to concoct a special drink exclusive to the brand. Dubbed as Nutrilite Immunity Smoothie, the drink contains Nutrilite Active 8 with vitamins B and C. (recipe below)

Nutrilite has also held a brand expo at the Glorietta Activity Center. Nutrilite nutritionists offered free check-ups on site while Nutrilite independent business owners (IBOs) shared their knowledge with consumers. Fun family activities illustrated and underscored Nutrilite’s message.   The brand expo culminated in a program hosted by fitness advocate Marc Nelson, which tied in the importance of nutrition, exercise, and food supplementation.  

Exclusively distributed by Amway, Nutrilite is the only global vitamin and mineral brand in the world that delivers high-quality products that are environmentally friendly and produced in its own certified organic farms, from seed to serving.

For more information on Nutrilite, call Amway at 814- 8181.