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Here Comes the Sun
In spring, the world around us is changing. Now that the days are getting longer and things are starting to sprout, our menus can also take on new appearances to reflect the freshness, brightness, and vitality that we see in nature.
Not only do yellow foods offer a rich variety of vitamins and minerals, but their very colour is also beneficial.
Natural pigments like beta-carotene and curcumin are powerful phytonutrients with antioxidant properties that are responsible for the colour of yellow foods. For example, beta-carotene is found in produce like carrots, sweet potatoes, and mangos and is converted by the body into vitamin A—an essential nutrient that supports immune regulation; eye and skin health; and the development of teeth, bone, hair, and nails.
We can find yellow foods everywhere. Lemons, bananas, and eggs are all examples of yellow foods we can easily bring to our menus. So, bring on the sun and paint your plates with vibrant yellow through five recipes that energize your body and awaken your senses.
This collection was originally published in the April 2026 issue of alive magazine.
