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You can eat more muscle building, bone strengthening, cancer fighting, organ functioning, vision clearing, cholesterol lowering, great tasting healthy foods.

It’s easy to balance your diet when you know what to look for. You don’t have to read the fine print on packages. Just shop by color in the produce aisle. It’s that simple!

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Check out these delicious recipes made with healthy ingredients found in your local Costco store.

Create a rainbow of foods!
For a truly healthy diet, be sure to mix up the colors of fruits and vegetables with your meals. Shoot for two servings of green and one serving from each of the other color categories along with your lean meats and whole grains every day. You may have even more choices in your local area.

Green Veggies: Fights cancer and birth defects, improves vision

Lettuce

Herbs

Asparagus

Cukes and Zukes

Green beans

Broccoli

Cabbage

Avocados

Red and Purple: Fights cancer. Purple also fights heart disease and helps memory function

Red bell pepper
Grapes
Pomegranate
Plums
Eggplant
Tomato
Beets

Yellow and Orange: Fights cancer, improves immune system, promotes healthy eyes

Peppers
Mango
Apricots
Citrus (Oranges, Lemons, Lines)
Pineapple
Carrots
Peaches
Sweet potatoes
Butternut squash
Yellow apples

White and Brown: Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, reduces risk for stomach cancer and heart disease

Mushrooms
Dates
Ginger
Potatoes
Cauliflower
Garlic
Onions
Parsnips
Turnips

Recipe Cards
Try these delicious recipes to help you introduce a rainbow of healthy foods into your diet. Print the cards for easy use in your kitchen. Collect and store your family’s favorites for easy reference. You can find the ingredients at your local Costco store.

Mixed Berry Crumble

Rotisserie Chicken with Spinach Salad and Sliced Strawberries

Hurried Curry Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Cauliflower Soup with Pecan Croutons

Apple-Raspberry Crumble

Honey-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette

Penne with Zucchini and Yogurt

Roasted Pear Salad

Spaghetti Squash

Cilantro Cucumber Tatziki

Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Healthy Cooking Ideas and Recipes from Weight Watchers^®
Whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or a gourmet, try these healthy cooking ideas and recipes.

Summer 2009 Tip Sheet

Banana Oatmeal Bread

2 Point Ideas

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