5 A Day The Color Way

  • 5 a Day the Color Way Logo To promote your health, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables—at least 2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables—each day. Colorful fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals and fiber that your body uses to stay healthy and energetic, help maintain a healthy weight, protect against the effects of aging, and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.
      Blue/Purple
    • A lower risk of some cancers.
    • Urinary tract health.
    • Memory function.
    • Healthy aging.
      Things Like...Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Raisins, Purple Cabbage, Eggplant.
      Green
    • Vision health.
    • A lower risk of some cancer.
    • Strong bones and teeth.
      Things Like...Avocados, Green Apples, Green Grapes, Honeydew, Kiwi, Limes, Artichokes, Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans, Celery, Cucumbers, Leeks, Lettuce.
      White
    • Heart health.
    • A lower risk of some cancers.
      Things Like...Bananas, Dates, Cauliflower, Onions, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Turnips.
      Yellow/Orange
    • A lower risk of some cancers.
    • A healthy heart.
    • Vision health.
    • A healthy immune system.
      Things Like...Apricots, Cantaloupe, Grapefruit, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Carrots,Butternut Squash, Pumpkins, Lemons, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Mangoes.
      Red
    • A healthy heart.
    • Memory function.
    • A lower risk of some cancers.
    • Urinary tract health.
      Things Like... Red Apples, Cherries, Cranberries, Red Grapes, Pink/Red Grapefruit, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon, Beets, Radishes, Red Onions, Red Potatoes, Tomatoes.

    Try many colors and kinds. Choose any form: fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or juices.

    All forms provide vitamins and minerals, and all provide fiber except for most juices.