Print out this chart and take it to the market next time you go to make sure your basket is chock-full of nutritious, colourful fruits and veggies.
| Colour | Fruits and veggies | |
|---|---|---|
| Green | kale, broccoli, spinach, avocados, cucumbers, green beans, cabbage, peppers, peas, Brussels sprouts, pears, kiwis, asparagus, artichoke, lime, celery | |
| Orange and yellow | oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, apricots, mangoes, lemons, squash, pumpkins, papaya, mandarins, nectarines, pineapple | |
| Red | tomatoes, watermelons, cherries, apples, grapes, beets, radishes, cranberries, pomegranates, raspberries, red onion, pink or red grapefruit | |
| Blue and purple | blueberries, blackberries, plums, raisins, eggplant, figs, prunes | |
| White, brown, and tan | onions, bananas, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, parsnips, cauliflower |
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