Article: The New Rules of Colourful Eating - Why Your Gut Wants a Palette, Not a Plate.

The New Rules of Colourful Eating - Why Your Gut Wants a Palette, Not a Plate.
We’ve all heard the advice: eat the rainbow. But beyond sounding like a preschool art project, what does it actually mean for your wellbeing — and how can you make it work every day without turning into a human fruit bowl?
At anatomē, we believe vibrant food equals vibrant health — but we also believe in systems. That’s why we created the P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Method: a visual operating system for nourishing yourself throughout the week, colourfully, cleverly, and consistently. Let us guide you through a 7-day, 7-colour approach to achieving a balanced gut.
P — Prioritise Purple (Monday)
Rich in anthocyanins — found in blueberries, beetroot, and red cabbage — these pigments support brain health, circulation, and memory.
Start your week with a sharp mind and calm focus.
A — Add Amber + Orange (Tuesday)
Think carrots, sweet potatoes, turmeric. These beta-carotene-rich foods convert into vitamin A, supporting vision, immunity, and skin clarity.
L — Lean into Leafy Greens (Wednesday)
Midweek is for repair. Chlorophyll-rich greens support detoxification and hormone balance, while reducing inflammation.
It’s your body’s reset button.
E — Embrace Earthy Whites + Tans (Thursday)
Cauliflower, garlic, mushrooms, oats. These are anything but boring — they’re balancing.
Prebiotics and antioxidants galore. Your gut will thank you.
T — Tap into Tomato Red (Friday)
Lycopene-rich foods like tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit support cardiovascular health and skin elasticity.
Bright, energising and a little indulgent.
T — Try All at Once (Saturday)
Make it a rainbow plate day. Salad, smoothie, mezze — whatever your style, pile it high with as many colours as possible.
This is your gut microbiome’s favourite day of the week.
E — Ease with Earth + Sea (Sunday)
A day to ground and restore. Fermented miso, seaweed, mushrooms and flax deepen mineral intake, aid digestion and reinforce immunity.
Why It Works
Each colour group delivers a unique set of phytochemicals — compounds that actively promote balance, calm and vitality. By distributing these across the week, you simplify grocery planning and make your diet functional without being formulaic.
Curate Your Fridge Like You Curate Your Wardrobe
Instead of prepping five identical meals, let colour guide you. Choose one hero colour each day.
It’s capsule dressing — for your plate.
Join Our Be Well Workshop with Jo Glynn-Smith
To explore how nutrition, mindset and daily rituals can shape success in everyday life, join us for our upcoming Be Well Workshop.
Jo will share her personal journey, her insights on the rainbow diet, and the inside-out philosophy that drives her transformative coaching work.
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