Colorful Foods

The ShapeWorks program encourages you to eat a "rainbow" of colorful fruits and vegetables daily, to promote good health and support weight loss. Fruits and vegetables are packed with phytonutrients from seven color groups, each with their own health-enhancing properties. Select a color and learn more.


Red (lycopene)
Antioxidant, protects the health of the prostate gland, lungs and heart.*
Red/Purple (anthocyanidins, resveratrol)
Protects the health of DNA and has antioxidant properties.*
Orange (beta carotene)
Antioxidant, supports a healthy immune system.*
Orange/Yellow (terpendoids, vitamin C)
Antioxidant, protects heart health and the immune system.*
Yellow/Green (lutein)
Protects healthy vision, heart health and the immune system.*
Green (glucosinolates)
Protects cardiovascular and immune-system health.*
White/Green (allyl sulfides)
Supports healthy circulation and blood pressure.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


Red (lycopene)
Antioxidant, protects the health of the prostate gland, lungs and heart.*
Red
Food Item Portion Calories
Tomato Juice 1 C 40
Tomato Sauce or Puree 1 C 100
Tomato Soup, made with water 1 C 85
Tomato Vegetable Juice 1 C 45
Tomatoes, cooked 1 C 70
Pink Grapefruit 1/2 fruit 40
Pink Grapefruit Juice 1/2 C 50
Watermelon 1 C balls 50
Tomatoes, raw, chopped 1 C 40
Raspberry 1 C 60
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Red/Purple (anthocyanidins, resveratrol)
Protects the health of DNA and has antioxidant properties.*
Red/Purple
Food Item Portion Calories
Beets, cooked 1 C 75
Eggplant, cooked 1 C 30
Red Cabbage, cooked 1 C 30
Blackberries 1 C 75
Blueberries 1 C 110
Grapes 1 C 115
Plums 2 small 70
Prunes 3 whole 60
Red Apple 1 medium 100
Red Pear 1 medium 100
Red Wine 4 oz glass 50
Strawberries 1 C, sliced 30
Peppers, red, chopped 1 C 30
Radish 1 C 20
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Orange (beta carotene)
Antioxidant, supports a healthy immune system.*
Orange
Food Item Portion Calories
Acorn Squash, baked 1 C 85
Carrots, cooked 1 C 70
Pumpkin, cooked 1 C 50
Sweet Potato 1 C 200
Winter Squash, baked 1 C 70
Apricots 3 whole 50
Cantaloupe cubes 1 C 55
Mango 1/2 large 80
Carrots, raw 1 C 50
Guava 1 C 84
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Orange/Yellow (terpendoids, vitamin C)
Antioxidant, protects heart health and the immune system.*
Orange
Food Item Portion Calories
Acorn Squash, baked 1 C 85
Carrots, cooked 1 C 70
Pumpkin, cooked 1 C 50
Sweet Potato 1 C 200
Winter Squash, baked 1 C 70
Apricots 3 whole 50
Cantaloupe cubes 1 C 55
Mango 1/2 large 80
Carrots, raw 1 C 50
Guava 1 C 84
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Yellow/Green (lutein)
Protects healthy vision, heart health and the immune system.*
Yellow/Green
Food Item Portion Calories
Collard greens, cooked 1 C 50
Corn 1 ear 75
Green Beans, cooked 1 C 45
Green Peas 1 C 140
Mustard Greens, cooked 1 C 20
Spinach, cooked 1 C 40
Turnip Greens, cooked 1 C 30
Zucchini, with skin, cooked 1 C 30
Avocado 1/2 average fruit 80
Honeydew 1 C cubes 60
Kiwi 1 large 55
Cucumber 1 C 15
Pepper, green, chopped 1 C 30
Pepper, yellow, chopped 1 C 30
Romaine Lettuce 1 C 10
Spinach, raw 1 C 10
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Green (glucosinolates)
Protects cardiovascular and immune-system health.*
Green
Food Item Portion Calories
Broccoli, cooked 1 C 45
Brussels Sprouts 1 C 60
Cabbage, cooked 1 C 35
Cauliflower, cooked 1 C 30
Chinese Cabbage, cooked 1 C 20
Kale, cooked 1 C 35
Swiss Chard, cooked 1 C 20
Cabbage, raw 1 C 20
Prickly Pear 1 C, chopped 16
Green Tomato 1 C, chopped 42
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White/Green (allyl sulfides)
Supports healthy circulation and blood pressure.*
White/Green
Food Item Portion Calories
Artichoke 1 medium 60
Asparagus 1 C 45
Celery, diced 1 C 20
Leeks, cooked 1 C 30
Mushrooms, cooked 1 C 40
Onion, cooked 1 C 105
Endive, raw 1 C 10
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