Colorful assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables displayed

Choose Fruits & Vegetables for a Rainbow of Benefits

October 16, 2024 General /Family

Sure, you know eating fruits and veggies is good for your health.

But did you know you can see the health benefits just by looking at your produce? It’s true! Fruits and vegetables have different amounts of vitamins, minerals, and types of antioxidants depending on their color. And with so many colorful options to try, you can eat a rainbow of different benefits every day!
In addition to their fabulous flavor, here are more ways you’ll benefit from fruits and veggies based on their color:

Red

Fruits
Vegetables
Pile of fresh strawberries with green leaves
Red apples piled together at a market
Three ripe tomatoes with green stems

Orange

Orange slices clustered in a vibrant, close-up view
Sliced butternut squash with knife on wooden table
Pile of fresh baby carrots on white background
Fruits
Vegetables

Yellow

Fruits
Vegetables
Dried banana chips in a close-up view
Fresh corn cobs resting on rustic wooden surface

Green

Fresh spinach leaves piled together
Fresh broccoli florets piled together
Green grapes clustered on a white background
Fruits
Vegetables

Blue & Purple

Fruits
Vegetables
Fresh blueberries scattered on white background
Frozen grapes in a white bowl on cloth
Striped eggplants resting on white surface

Brown & White

Fruits
Vegetables
Cauliflower with fresh green leaves on white background