The color of our food can tell us nearly everything about its nutritional value and health benefits. Adding more colors to your plate is the easiest way to improve your diet and eat more nutrients. Here are some food colors that should always be on your plate.
Red
Vibrant red color in certain fruits and veggies comes from a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. This antioxidant is great for improving heart health and it can be found in tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, radishes.
Yellow/Orange
Yellow and orange foods such as carrots, oranges, sweet potato, lemons, or ginger have powerful antioxidant properties. They are great for boosting immune system, improving heart health and even for making our skin more beautiful.
Green
Green foods such as kale, spinach, celery, peas and broccoli are well-known for their powerful health benefits. These foods are loaded with vitamins, iron and zinc and are an essential part of every healthy diet.
Purple
Purple or blue foods are rich in vitamins and minerals and are great for improving gut health and boosting immune system. Some of the best purple foods to add to your plate are red cabbage, eggplant, blueberries, blackberries or purple cauliflower.
