Christmas Day isn’t about perfection.
It’s about warmth, connection, laughter round the table — and finding joy in the little moments.
And when it comes to food, joy doesn’t have to mean “all or nothing”. Sometimes, it’s as simple as adding a little more colour to your plate.
This Christmas, finding the joy in eating well can start with something beautifully easy: eating a rainbow of fruit and veg.
What Does “Eating the Rainbow” Mean?
Eating the rainbow simply means enjoying fruits and vegetables in a variety of colours — reds, oranges, yellows, greens, purples and even whites. Each colour brings its own goodness, its own nourishment, its own quiet way of supporting your body.
There’s no counting.
No cutting things out.
Just adding in what’s already vibrant, seasonal and delicious.
And honestly? Christmas is already full of colour.
Why Christmas Is the Perfect Time
Festive food is naturally joyful — think roast veg glistening on the table, bowls of berries, rich reds and greens everywhere you look.
Instead of seeing Christmas as a time where “healthy habits disappear”, what if it became a moment to gently support yourself while still enjoying everything you love?
Adding colour doesn’t take anything away — it only enhances what’s already there.
Finding Joy in Every Colour
Here’s how the rainbow can quietly work its magic on Christmas Day:
❤️ Reds
Tomatoes, cranberries, red peppers, pomegranate seeds — vibrant and festive, supporting heart health and immunity.
🧡 Oranges & Yellows
Roast carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, citrus fruits — comforting, grounding and rich in nutrients that support your skin, eyes and immune system.
💚 Greens
Brussels sprouts, green beans, kale, herbs — the unsung heroes of the Christmas table, helping digestion and bringing balance to richer foods.
💜 Blues & Purples
Berries, red cabbage, grapes — deeply nourishing and antioxidant-rich, adding depth and beauty to meals and desserts.
🤍 Whites
Parsnips, cauliflower, garlic, onions — warming, grounding foods that support gut health and bring flavour to everything they touch.
No pressure to eat them all.
Just notice what’s there — and enjoy.
Simple, Joyful Ways to Add Colour
Finding joy means keeping things light and doable:
✨ Add an extra veg to the roast tray
✨ Sprinkle berries over dessert
✨ Serve a colourful fruit platter for grazing
✨ Toss herbs or pomegranate seeds over salads
✨ Let children “collect colours” on their plates
Sometimes joy is playful. Sometimes it’s just effortless.
To make it feel even easier, I’ve put together an Eating the Rainbow download — a simple, joyful guide to help you notice colour on your plate and care for yourself with kindness
A Gentle Christmas Reminder
Eating the rainbow isn’t about being “good”.
It’s about nourishing yourself with kindness — especially during a season that can feel busy, full, and overwhelming.
This Christmas Day, you don’t need to change everything.
Just add a little colour.
A little nourishment.
A little joy.
And trust that your body feels the love.
✨ Find the joy — on your plate and beyond.
A Moment to Pause
This Christmas, let go of the idea that your plate — or your day — needs to be perfect.
Notice the colours in front of you.
The warmth of the room.
The voices, the laughter, the still moments in between.
Eating the rainbow isn’t a rule to follow — it’s an invitation to be present, to savour what’s there, and to care for yourself in small, loving ways.
You don’t need to get it “right”.
You just need to be here.
Because joy isn’t found in perfection —
it’s found in the moment you’re living right now.
Find the joy 