The beauty of the world can color our lives and that goes for colored fruits and veggies too! Do you know why you should eat colored fruits and vegetables? Lots of reasons! Each fruit and vegetable offers different health benefits depending on its color and together they provide a well-rounded approach to healthy eating.

For instance, fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelon and grapefruit, contain lycopene for heart health, to increase brain function and to decrease the risk of cancer. They may even help reduce sun-related skin damage.

Orange and yellow produce, including carrots, pineapples, bananas, yellow peppers, winter squash and sweet potatoes, are rich in antioxidants and vitamins which support eye health and possess anti-inflammatory properties.

Blue and purple fruits and vegetables, like blueberries, plums, eggplant, purple cabbage and concord grapes, also offer anti-inflammatory benefits and may improve brain function and help to reduce the risk of neurological disorders.

As you might imagine, green veggies, such as spinach, broccoli, asparagus, provide essential nutrients which support overall health.

Even white and brown produce like garlic and onions can improve health, particularly colon health.

Adding a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables is a very nutritious (and affordable…if you shop for yours at any Perrine’s Produce convenient location) way to improve your health. Incorporate your colorful produce into vegetable omelets, smoothies, mixed salads, vegetable soup or spaghetti squash primavera or top some Greek yogurt with fruits in assorted colors for a delicious snack. The options are endless!