Healthy Food Chart

Rich in vitamins and minerals, fruit is nature’s sweet treat that’s sweet for your health. Summer brings a wealth of fresh produce just waiting to be enjoyed.

For a real nutritional bang, choose a variety of colorful fruits. The different colors tend to be rich in different nutrients.

For example, red fruits are often high in lycopene (an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers) and blue/purple fruits are often high in anthocyanins which has cancer-fighting properties.

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