Our Eating in Color series starts with red! Red fruits and vegetables are in abundance during the summer, with tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, watermelon, radishes, and cherries all coming into season.
Not only are these some of the most delicious tasting produce options, they are also full of health benefits. They contain nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and lycopene. Adding a few servings of these ruby beauties to your daily menu can help to prevent diabetes, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol.
Whether you choose berries for breakfast or radishes for a dinner salad, you’ll always win big with red. Here are a few tasty ways to add some color to your plate today:
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