| Color | Food Sources | Health Benefits |
| RED | tomatoes, watermelons, grapefruits, cherries, strawberries, raspberries and peppers | Free radicals cause mutation and increase the incidence of developing cancer cells. These red fruits and veggies are rich in lycopene, a powerful scavenger of those gene-damaging free radicals. |
| YELLOW/ORANGE | apricots, lemons, mangoes, oranges, papayas, peaches, pineapples, tangerines, carrots, potatoes, pineapples | These are good sources of carotene and biflavonoids, antioxidants that help repair damaged DNA, protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, promote good eyesight, and help build a more resilient immune system. |
| GREEN | avocadoes, green apples, green grapes, kiwi, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, celery, cucumber, leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, pechay), okra | Greens are among the best sources of lutein, an antioxidant that promotes healthy vision. They are also rich in cancer-fighting chemicals like sulforaphane, isocyanate, and indoles, which inhibit the action of carcinogens. |
| BLUE/PURPLE | blueberries, black currants, plums, raisins, prunes, eggplant, blackberries | Blue and purple fruits and vegetables are rich sources of anthocyanin, an important nutrient for good blood circulation and for the health of the eye's retina. These fruits and veggies also contain phenols, which are currently being studied for their antioxidant that helps memory function and anti-aging benefits. |
| WHITE | white onion, leeks, garlic, chives, turnip, cauliflower, mushrooms | White fruits and vegetables contain allicin, which helps control blood pressure and cholesterol, and increases the body's ability to fight infection. Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, while mushrooms contain selenium, both of which are potential cancer-fighting compounds. |
Photography by Alfred Mendoza
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