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Eat the Rainbow Challenge
A Free 5-Day Adventure to Pack Your Plate with Colorful Plant-Based Foods
May 16 – May 20, 2025
at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
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Optimize your health with the power of the rainbow
If you take a trip down your produce aisle, you’ll see foods that come in every color of the rainbow. But these aren’t just for looks. Each color contains unique nutrients your body needs to thrive.
Adding color to your plate could add years to your life
A varied, balanced diet with lots of colorful fruits and veggies gives your body the nutrition it needs to work optimally. If you miss out, your body will be more likely to suffer from disease, illness, and poor performance.
Phytonutrients to the rescue!
Phytonutrients are the natural compounds in fruits and vegetables that give them color. Bonus points: phytonutrients protect us from disease.
Studies show that most people are severely lacking in these health-boosting nutrients, contributing to a range of problems from unwanted weight gain to heart issues to cancer, poor gut health, and a struggling immune system.
- 69% of Americans are falling short in green phytonutrients
- 78% of Americans are falling short in red phytonutrients
- 86% of Americans are falling short in white phytonutrients
- 88% of Americans are falling short in purple and blue phytonutrients
- 79% of Americans are falling short in yellow and orange phytonutrients
Fortunately, you don’t have to be one of them!
That’s why it’s critical to Eat the Rainbow — and why we’re kicking off the Eat the Rainbow Challenge!
How the Challenge Works
Join thousands of people who are kicking off new, healthier habits in just five days!
Each day, we’ll focus on a different color and its health benefits, and you’ll get a fabulous recipe that will add a vibrant pop of color to your plate.
Plus, you’ll get live recipe demonstrations, interviews with world-leading experts, and inspiration to add mouthwatering color to your menu and vitality to your life!
May 16: Green — Metabolic Health
It CAN be easy, eating green! Green foods are great sources of SO MANY important nutrients, including iron and calcium, and have been shown to boost metabolism and help maintain a healthy weight. We’ll include a stellar cooking demo with our own Rosie Mackay, MS, CNS, LDN, FRN’s Community Nutritionist, and a Q&A with Ocean Robbins and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, RDN.
Featured recipe: Walnut Pesto Angel Hair Pasta
May 17: Brown and White — Gut Health
White and brown foods might be less flashy than some other colors, but they pack a powerful phytonutrient punch that can support your digestive health and keep your immune system in top shape. Special guest: Dr. Alan Desmond, interviewed by Ocean Robbins.
Featured recipe: White Bean and Mushroom Burger
May 18: Red, Orange, Yellow — Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, but the great news is that red foods are some of our best allies when it comes to cardiovascular health. Treat yourself to a mini-chef course with our cooking demo led by Rosie Mackay, MS, CNS, LDN!
Featured recipe: Hearty Minestrone Butternut Soup
May 19: Blue and Purple — Brain Health
Ready to feel smarter, sharper, AND more productive? Science shows blue and purple veggies and fruits can prevent cognitive decline — plus, they’re some of the tastiest foods on the planet! Special guest: Ayesha Sherzai, MD, interviewed by Ocean Robbins.
Featured recipe: Blueberry Ginger Smoothie
May 20: The Rainbow — Overall Well-Being
On our final day, we’ll discuss the rainbow of benefits you can experience when you eat a diet that's rich in color and variety. You’ll enjoy another cooking demo with our team and learn about how you can apply what you’re learning for a lifetime of good health.
Featured recipe: Summer Rainbow Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Mango Sauce
Do your body good
Join the Eat The Rainbow Challenge
Registration Closes In:
May 16–20, at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
The event is TOTALLY FREE. And if you want to go further — you’ll get an invitation to join FRN’s thriving membership community, WHOLE Life Club, with a $1 trial and a special discount.
Learn from Leading Health Experts
Get the eye-opening facts about food that will jumpstart new healthy habits — for life!
During the Challenge, you’ll learn from bestselling authors, researchers, and world-renowned food experts as they share how to protect your health with the most colorful foods on the planet.
Recipe Demos
Join our brilliant Community Nutritionist, Rosie Mackay, MS, CNS, LDN, in the kitchen as she demonstrates how to whip up colorful plant-based dishes to delight your taste buds.
Daily Challenge
Each day, you’ll add a fresh new color (or two) to your plant-based menu by making a recipe starring those colors! You’ll be doing your body a great big, colorful favor — with flavor!
Prizes
Post notes about your meal-making process or results (triumphs, hilarious mistakes, questions, inspirations…) for a chance to win FABULOUS prizes. Of course, just by participating in the Eat the Rainbow Challenge, you’ve already won!
Your Host
Ocean Robbins
Ocean Robbins, co-founder and CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network, is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, husband, father, gardener, and dancer. Born in a log cabin and raised on home-grown food, his work is rooted in his family’s health-conscious legacy. From founding the nonprofit YES! at age 16 to leading a global food revolution movement, Ocean is on a mission to transform our food system, drive down the chronic disease epidemic, and mobilize people worldwide to be part of the solution for a healthier planet and population. His books include 31-Day Food Revolution and Powered By Plants.
Your Co-Hosts
Roselynne Mackay, MS, CNS, LDN
Roselynne Mackay, MS, CNS, LDN, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and serves as the Community Nutritionist at Food Revolution Network. She earned her Master’s in Nutrition Science from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, inspiring her to become a holistic wellness advocate in underserved BIPOC communities. Rosie focuses on providing sustainable wellness solutions to individuals facing challenges in accessing nutrition and health education. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world, spending time in nature, experimenting with new foods, and creating delicious meals to share with friends and loved ones.
Rosie lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her rescue cat, Freya.
Wilfredo Benitez, MScN
Wilfredo Benitez, MScN, Food Revolution Network’s Community Success Manager, is a nutritionist and nature-lover, working with his partner to set a different course of life for their family. With a family history too full of health illnesses, Will was inspired to make a career shift from teaching to studying nutrition science and practicing nutrition counseling. Will earned his Master's in Nutrition Science from the National University of Natural Medicine and has since been guiding people toward more optimized and sustainable nutrition changes to improve their health and help them reach their personal goals.
Will lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner, their baby, their dog, and two cats. He loves hiking and backpacking, attending plays, playing soccer, running, and building community.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN, is a plant-based dietitian, author, and yoga instructor dedicated to promoting plant-based eating for optimal health, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability. She is the author of The Fiber Effect: Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Fiber for Better Health and The Vegan Athlete’s Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide for Plant-Based Performance, as well as the co-author of Real Superfoods Cookbook and Powered by Plants with Ocean Robbins. Nichole serves as a nutrition spokesperson for The Weather Channel’s AMHQ and Pattrn and has been featured in prominent outlets such as Eating Well, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Forbes Health, and Business Insider.
Nichole resides in Atlanta with her husband and their rescue dog, Mariposa.
Guest Experts
Alan Desmond, MB
As a gut health doctor with over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Alan Desmond champions the gut health benefits of evidence-based dietary recommendations, particularly the benefits of a whole-food plant-based diet. A founding member and ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, Dr. Desmond is accredited in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. Having completed his specialist medical training in Ireland and Oxford, he currently works as a full-time clinician and is a fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, London.
Ayesha Sherzai, MD
Dr. Ayesha Sherzai is a leading neurologist, brain science researcher, and co-author of the best-selling books The Alzheimer’s Solution and The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution. As co-director of the Healthy Minds Initiative, she is dedicated to advancing cognitive health. Dr. Sherzai also co-created The NEURO Plan, a customizable program that leverages technology and research to enhance brain wellness. A dynamic speaker, she hosts the popular Brain Health Revolution Podcast and has been featured in major media outlets like ABC News, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eat the Rainbow Challenge?
The Eat the Rainbow Challenge is a fun, free, fabulous way to love healthy eating for more energy, disease prevention, and longevity. It’s all online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. And it’s 100% FREE!
What are phytonutrients, and why do I need them?
Colors in fruits and vegetables are created by specific phytonutrients, which are natural compounds that help protect plants from germs, bugs, the sun, and other threats. Each color indicates an abundance of certain nutrients.
Phytonutrients may help prevent some lifestyle diseases and can keep your body working as it should.
What if I can’t make it to the live events?
No sweat! All the live events are recorded and available to watch on Replay for a day.
What if I’m new to cooking?
Don’t worry! Each day’s recipe challenge is accessible to both newbies and kitchen veterans! Plus, our recipe demos are sure to help get you groovin’ in the kitchen without any problems. Be sure to consult the recipes ahead of time so that you can collect all the ingredients and have everything ready to go. If you have any questions, reach out to our team on the broadcast page (you’ll receive a link to this after you register).
What are the prizes?
The prizes are a surprise! 😊
Can I invite my friends and family?
Absolutely! The more, the merrier, and the added bonus is that you’re more likely to succeed when you do something with others. Just forward this page to them so they can sign up, too.
How do I sign up?
It takes just a minute to sign up — register by clicking the button below!
Do your body good
Join the Eat The Rainbow Challenge
Registration Closes In:
May 16–20, at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
The event is TOTALLY FREE. And if you want to go further — you’ll get an invitation to join FRN’s thriving membership community, WHOLE Life Club, with a $1 trial and a special discount.