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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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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