Eat the rainbow for brain health

Good nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting our brain health. This downloadable resource, developed in partnership with Heritage Health Nutrition & Public Health, the Hawai’i Dementia Initiative, and DA BUX, offers practical, locally relevant guidance for adding more colorful fruits and vegetables to your daily meals.

Research shows that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease, support mental wellbeing, and may even help reduce your risk of dementia. The guide highlights foods familiar to Hawai’i’s communities, from taro and lilikoi to seaweed and bitter melon, making it easy to eat well using ingredients you already know and love.

Whether you’re looking for simple meal ideas or want to understand which foods support a healthy brain, this colorful guide is a great place to start. And if you have SNAP-EBT benefits, be sure to explore DA BUX — a program that helps stretch your food dollars at local grocery stores across Hawai’i.

Remember: What’s good for the heart is also good for the brain.