A RAINBOW OF HEALTHWHAT THE DIFFERENT COLORS OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES MEAN TO YOU

Eating an assortment of colorful fruits and veggies

provides your body with a wide range of vitamins,

minerals, and nutrients. To get the most from these

health benefits, it’s recommended you eat one serving

from each color group every day.

HEALTHY PLANNINGVISIT YP4H.OSU.EDU FOR HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS AND OTHER NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

sources: amberkeinath.com, livestrong.com

REDSNUTRIENTSLycopene and anthocyanins

BENEFITS• Reducesriskof

cancer. • Lowersblood

pressure and LDL cholesterol levels.

• Helpsmaintainmemory function, urinary tract health.

• Fightsoffinfectionsand supports joint tissue.

BLUES & PURPLESNUTRIENTS Resveratrol, proanthocyanidin and anthocyanidin

BENEFITS •Promoteshealthy

aging. •Improvesimmune

and digestive systems and memory function.

•Lowersinflammation,LDL cholesterol, tumor growth, and risk of cancer and stroke.

GREENSNUTRIENTS Chlorophyll

BENEFITS •Lowersriskof

cancer, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and free radical damage.

•Improvesvisionand immune system.

WHITES & TANSNUTRIENTS Anthoxanthins and allicin

BENEFITS •Lowerscholesterol,

blood pressure, and risk of stomach cancer and heart disease.

YELLOWSNUTRIENTS Lutein and zeaxanthin

BENEFITS •Decreasesriskof

macular degeneration, and protects eyes from damage.

•Increasesenergylevelsand immune system.

ORANGESNUTRIENTS Carotenoids and citrus bioflavonoids

BENEFITS •Improvesbrain

function and decreases muscle cramps.

•Lowersriskofcancerand heart disease.

•Increasesefficiencyofthe immune system.

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