Each color of fruit and vegetable has unique nutritional benefits that are important to our health. Within each category, there are individual compounds that may contribute to various aspects of human health, also known as phytochemicals. These compounds can work synergistically to promote overall health, so remember to eat across the categories for the most benefit!

RED
Fruits Vegetables
Red Apples
Blood Oranges
Cherries
Cranberries
Red Grapes
Pink/Red Grapefruit
Red Pears
Pomegranates
Raspberries
Strawberries
Watermelon
Beets
Red Peppers
Radishes
Radicchio
Red Onions
Red Potatoes
Rhubarb
Tomatoes
 
YELLOW & ORANGE
Fruits Vegetables
Yellow Apples
Apricots
Cape Gooseberries
Cantaloupe
Yellow Figs
Grapefruit
Golden Kiwifruit
Lemons
Mangoes
Nectarines
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Yellow Pears
Persimmons
Pineapples
Tangerines
Yellow Watermelon
Yellow Beets
Butternut Squash
Carrots
Yellow Peppers
Yellow Potatoes
Pumpkin
Rutabagas
Yellow Summer Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Yellow Tomatoes
Yellow Winter Squash
 
WHITE, TAN & BROWN
Fruits Vegetables
Bananas
Dates
White Nectarines
White Peaches
Brown Pears
Cauliflower
Garlic
Ginger
Jerusalem Artichokes
Jicama
Kohlrabi
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Potatoes (White Fleshed)
Shallots
Turnips
White Corn
 
GREEN
Fruits Vegetables
Avocados
Green Apples
Green Grapes
Honeydew
Kiwifruit
Limes
Green Peas
Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Broccoflower
Broccoli
Broccoli Rabe
Brussels Sprouts
Chinese Cabbage
Green Beans
Green Cabbage
Celery
Chayote Squash
Cucumbers
Endive
Leafy Greens
Leeks
Lettuce
Green Onions
Okra
Peas
Green Peppers
Snow Peas
Spinach
Sugar Snap Peas
Watercress
Zucchini
 
BLUE & PURPLE
Fruits Vegetables
Blackberries
Blueberries
Black Currants
Concord Grapes
Dried Plums
Elderberries
Grape Juice (100%)
Purple Figs
Purple Grapes
Plums
Raisins
Black Olives
Purple Asparagus
Purple Cabbage
Purple Carrots
Eggplant
Purple Belgian Endive
Purple Peppers
Potatoes (purple fleshed)
Black Salsify

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