Roses Are Red

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Bright-colored fruits and vegetables deliver a wealth of nutrients, according to Kim O'Donnel, blogger for the Washington Post. Below is a sampling of tasty red foods and their nutritional benefits.

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Beets - excellent source of folate, which protects against birth defects and is thought to be powerful in fighting colon cancer

Red bell peppers - three times the daily value of Vitamin C, lots of antioxidants and rich in Vitamin A and contain lycopene

Tuna - a high-quality protein with B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids

Red quinoa – good source of protein with potassium, manganese and magnesium

Radishes - full of Vitamin C, sulphur, iron and iodine

Radicchio - lots of vitamins B6, C, E and K, plus folate and potassium

Watermelon - like red peppers, watermelon is a rare source of lycopene, plus vitamins C and A

Raspberries - good source of Vitamin C and fiber

Cherries - another sweet source of Vitamin C and fiber.

Red beans - red pinto and kidney beans contain fiber and protein

Red potatoes - high-fiber food that's a good source of Vitamin C

Red onions - rich in Vitamin C and fiber

Red wine - a daily glass of red wine is believed to help keep the cardiovascular system in shape

Red grapes- rich in Vitamin C and fiber

Pomegranate seeds - lots of Vitamin C and other antioxidants

Tomatoes - full of the antioxidants lycopene and Vitamin C

Cranberries – rich in vitamin C

For more health benefits of the foods listed below, refer to the full article in the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/06/AR2009020603124.html