PrintNutrition in Every Hue (continued)
| Fruit/Vegetable Color or Type | Such as... | What they bring to the table |
| Red/Pink |
| Vitamin C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to protection from cancer and heart disease. |
| Purple/Blue/Deep Red | Blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, eggplant, grape juice, plums, prunes, raisins, red apples, red beans, red beets, red cabbage, red or purple grapes, red onions, red pears, red wines, and strawberries | Anthocyanins, a potent group of antioxidants that helps prevent blood clots and may improve brain function. |
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