Bright colors of fruits and vegetables as well as their medicinal roles.
A healthy trick is to vary the color of your plates
The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors are full of health-promoting compounds: vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds.
- red
- yellow-orange
- blue-violet
- green
- White
| Color group | Examples of beneficial compounds | Benefits | Examples of sources |
| Red | Anthocyanins, beta-carotene and lycopene | Lycopene is said to have protective effects against prostate cancer | Tomato, papaya, pink grapefruit, watermelon |
| Yellow
orange |
Carotenoids like beta-carotene | Important role for vision, skin health and immune system | Carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin and winter squash |
| Blue-violet | Anthocyanins | Strong antioxidant activity associated with the prevention of aging, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers | Blueberries, blackberries, eggplants and purple pepper |
| Green | Clorophyll, carotenoids such as lutein | Lutein may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration | Spinach, asparagus, broccoli, peas and watercress |
| White | Potassium, allicin | Potassium regulates heart rate and blood pressure | Banana, garlic, onions, potatoes |
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