I pulled this from www.colorlovers.com, worth a read!

Color Guide to Staying Healthy and Eating Right

According to nutritionists, naturally color-vibrant foods serve an important role in keeping you healthy and even reducing cancer risks. Antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are found in fruits in vegetables, have been noted to significantly reduce cancer risks. Beta carotine and lycopene can help protect cells from damage.

The American Cancer Society still warns that there is no single substance or food that will ward off illness, but the latest preventative answer seems to be in five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

All the science talk can be intimidating… so we’ve created a visual guide to help show you which fruits and vegetables are part of a colorful, healthy diet.