Choose Fruits & Vegetables From A Rainbow Of Colors

Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables:

*Lutein (green):May help lower the risk for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Indoles may help lower the risk for some cancers.

*Carotenoids (orange & yellow):May help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related macular degeneration.

*Lycopene (red):May help lower the risk for heart disease and some cancers, such as prostate cancer.

*Anthocyanins (purple & blue):May help reduce risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease.

Dos

* Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eat them for snacks.

* Make fruit your everyday dessert.

* Keep a bowl of fresh fruit on the table. Add cut-up vegetables and fruits to salads.

Don’ts

* Don’t resist trying new vegetables.

* Don’t have cake, pie, or cookies after most meals.