March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM), a
nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the
American Dietetic Association (ADA). The campaign focuses attention on
the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound
eating and physical activity habits. The March 2011 theme for National
Nutrition Month® is "Eat Right with Color."
White and Black Foods
Hosts: Wendy (White) and Brian (Black) White: Cauliflower, Coconut,
Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Scallions, Horseradish, Jicama,
Kohlrabi, Leeks, Millet, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Quinoa,
Shallots, Soy Products, Sunflower Seeds, Tofu, Turnips, White
Beans, White Corn, White Sesame Seeds
Black: Black Beans, Black
Cherries, Black Currants, Black Mushrooms, Black Olives, Black
Quinoa, Black Raspberry, Black Rice, Black Sesame Seeds, Black
Soybeans, Blackberries, Boysenberries, Prunes, Raisins,
Seaweeds, Tamari (Soy Sauce)
Red and Pink Foods
Hosts: Robert (Red) and Pam (Pink)
Apples, Beets, Cayenne, Cherries, Cranberries, Guava, Kidney
Beans, Papaya, Pink Beans, Pink/Red Grapefruit, Pomegranates,
Radicchio, Radishes, Raspberries, Red Bell Peppers, Red
Cabbages, Red Chili Peppers, Red Corn, Red Currants, Red Grapes,
Red Onions, Red Pears, Red Peppers, Red Plums, Red Potatoes, Red
Tomatoes, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelons
Green Foods
Host: Grace (Green)
Alfalfa, Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocado, Bok Choy,
Broccoli, Broccoli rabe, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Chives,
Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Dandelion Greens, Edamame, Endive,
Fennel, Green apples, Green Beans, Green cabbage, Green Grapes,
Green Olives, Green Onion, Green Pears, Green Peas, Green
Pepper, Green Tomatoes, Honeydew, Kale, Kiwi, Leeks, Lettuce,
Limes, Mint, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Pistachios, Snow Peas,
Spinach, Sugar snap peas, Swiss Chard, Tarragon, Tomatillo,
Wasabi, Watercress, Zucchini
Blue and Purple Foods
Hosts: Brooke (Blue); Betty (Light Blue); and Peggy (Purple)
Blue Grapes, Blue and Purple Potatoes,
Blueberries, Dried Plums, Plums, Eggplant, Pomegranates,
Elderberries, Juniper Berries, Kelp (Seaweed), Purple Belgian
Endive, Purple Cabbage, Purple Figs
Wellness News employs young
adults with "Special Needs"
(Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down
Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy).
My staff started the project in
September 2010. Over the next
five months, we would take over
600 photographs of colorful
foods in order to create the
March presentation for NNM. Many
of the photographs are available
for purchase with the proceeds
going to special need young
adults. Contact Dr. Sandra Frank
for additional information (recipenews@gmail.com).
