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WHY EAT MORE RED?
Red foods are packed with powerful antioxidants—such as lycopene and anthocyanins—that help:
• Fight heart disease
• Prevent prostate cancer
• Decrease the risk for stroke
• Protect against age-related diseases such as macular degeneration and Alzheimer’s
EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE RED FOODS
• Sprinkle raspberries or strawberries into yogurt for breakfast or a snack.
• Add chopped red bell pepper to your salads.
• Sauté red onion and add to chili or soup.
FRUITS
Cherries
Red apples
Red grapes
Red pears
Raspberries
Strawberries
Watermelon
VEGETABLES
Beets
Radishes
Red peppers
Red onions
Rhubarb
Tomatoes
COLOR YOUR PLATE: RED
