4 Red Foods for Your Health

Are you eating enough red fruits and vegetables? “Many varieties are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and can boost your health,” says Jamie Saunders, M.S., a registered dietitian at University of Utah Health Care. Here are four red foods to incorporate into your diet:

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  Pomegranates

  While they can be tricky to deseed, this baseball-sized fruit packs a healthy punch. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than other fruit juices, and some studies suggest that drinking pomegranate juice may lower cholesterol levels.

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  Tomatoes

  This fruit—yes, fruit—not only delivers a dose of vitamins A and C, but it also contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may lower cancer risk. Tomatoes support good heart health and might also improve your skin, so eat up!

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  Red peppers

  Did you know that red peppers have more than 10 times more beta carotene and 1.5% more vitamin C than green bell peppers? Red peppers, the most nutritious variety of peppers, also contain vitamin A and potassium.

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  Cranberries

  Not just for the holidays, this superfood should have a place at your table year-round. Cranberries may improve urinary infections, reduce risk for cancer and lower blood pressure. They’re also an excellent source for vitamins C and E.