Forget the fruit and veggie servings!

When it comes to eating fruits and veggies I've always found it confusing as to what the heck count's as a serving size! I mean does anyone really know how many servings of fruits and veggies they should eat much less count them? I happen to know because well, that's what I do for a living!!! However, I'm guessing 99% of the populations doesn't even know! Here's the scoop:

An adult female should eat 2.5-3 servings of veggies and 1.5-2 servings of fruits, while an adult male should eat 3-4 servings of veggies and 2-2.5 servings of fruit. A serving amounts to one cup of raw fruit, one cup of cooked veggies, or two cups of raw veggies.

No wonder people don't remember this...it's nuts! So here's my solution...EAT THE RAINBOW! If you aim to eat 3 different colors a day you'll hit or come close to your daily requirements and get all kinds of nutrients! Here's a list of what's what to get your mind wrapped around the full spectrum!

Red:
Provides lycopene, which may help prevent lung and prostate cancers, and antioxidants that may help prevent heart disease.
Top picks: red grapes and apples, cherries, rhubarb, red bell peppers, tomatoes, beets.


Purple:
Provides anthocyanins, which may help prevent heart disease and lower the risk of cancer.
Top picks: concord grapes, blueberries, blackberries, plums, figs, eggplant.


Green:
Provides lutein, which may reduce the risk of stroke and protect eyes against macular degeneration.
Top picks: green grapes and apples, honeydew melon, kiwi, spinach, avocado, green beans.


Orange:
Provides beta carotene, which may help prevent some cancers, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve immune function.
Top picks: mango, oranges, peaches, pumpkin, carrots, corn.


White:
Provides anthoxanthins and allicin, which can help lower blood pressure and protect against stomach cancers.
Top picks: bananas, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, turnips.


Call me crazy..but that's much easier right? What do you guys think?