Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and Vegetables

In fruits and vegetables you can tell which of the main phytochemicals they contain by their color.  

Fruits and vegetables that are orange in color, such as carrots,

cantaloupes and mangoes contain beta carotene. 

Those that are red in color, such as tomatoes, watermelon, and pink

grapefruit contain lycopene. 

Yellow fruits and vegetables such as pineapples, oranges, & peaches contain beta cryptothanxin.

Indoles can be found in the green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

Purple fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, grapes, and eggplant contain anthocyanins.

Allicin can be found in  garlic, onions, and chives.