Phytonutrient Spectrum Foods
Phytonutrient Spectrum Foods
Phytonutrient Spectrum Foods
RED
Foods Cranberries Pomegranate Rhubarb Benefits Gastrointestinal health
Apples Cherries Potatoes Rooibos tea Anti-cancer Heart health
Beans (adzuki, Grapefruit (pink) Radicchio Tomato Anti-inflammatory Hormone health
kidney, red) Goji berries Radishes Watermelon Cell protection Liver health
Beets Grapes Raspberries
Bell peppers Onions Strawberries
Blood oranges Plums Sweet red peppers
ORANGE
Foods Mango Pumpkin Tangerines Benefits Reduced mortality
Apricots Nectarine Squash (acorn, Tumeric root Anti-cancer Reproductive health
Bell peppers Orange buttercup, butternut, Yams Anti-bacterial Skin health
Cantaloupe Papaya winter) Immune health Source of vitamin A
Carrots Persimmons Sweet potato Cell protection
YELLOW
Foods Bell peppers Lemon Starfruit Benefits Eye health
Apple Corn Millet Succotash Anti-cancer Heart health
Asian pears Corn-on-the-cob Pineapple Summer squash Anti-inflammatory Skin health
Banana Ginger root Cell protection Vascular health
Cognition
GREEN
Foods Bok choy Green peas Okra Benefits
Apples Broccoli Green tea Olives Anti-cancer Skin health
Artichoke Broccolini Greens (arugula, beet, Pears Anti-inflammatory Hormone balance
Asparagus Brussels sprouts chard/swiss chard, Snow peas Brain health Heart health
Avocado Cabbage collard, dandelion, Watercress Cell protection Liver health
Bamboo sprouts Celery kale, lettuce, mustard, Zucchini
Bean sprouts Cucumbers spinach, turnip)
Bell peppers Edamame/Soy beans Limes
Bitter melon Green beans
BLUE/PURPLE/BLACK
Foods Cabbage Grapes Prunes Benefits Cognitive health
Bell peppers Carrots Kale Raisins Anti-cancer Heart health
Berries (blue, black, Cauliflower Olives Rice (black Anti-inflammator Liver health
boysenberries, Eggplant Plums or purple) Cell protection
huckleberries, Figs Potatoes
marionberries)
WHITE/TAN/BROWN
Foods Dates Mushrooms Shallots Benefits Heart health
Apples Garlic Nuts (almonds, cashews, Soy Anti-cancer Hormone health
Applesauce Ginger pecans, walnuts) Tahini Anti-microbial Liver health
Bean dips Jicama Onions Tea (black, white) Cell protection
Cauliflower Legumes (chickpeas, Pears Whole grains Gastrointestinal
Cocoa dried beans or peas, Sauerkraut (barley, brown, rice, health
Coconut hummus, lentils, Seeds (flax, hemp, oat, quinoa, rye,
Coffee peanuts, refried beans/ pumpkin, sesame, spelt, wheat)
low-fat) sunflower)