The color of your favorite fruits and veggies can say a lot about their nutritional value. Red foods, for example, are extremely good for hydration and improving heart health and they’re also rich in antioxidants and fiber. Here are some of the best red fruits and veggies to include in your diet this summer.
Strawberries
Strawberries are by far the most delicious and refreshing summer fruit that you can enjoy with your smoothies, fruit salads, or simply by dipping them in chocolate.
Beets
This underrated veggie is extremely nutritious because it’s a great source of fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Add beets to your diet this summer by mixing them in salads, smoothies, or by preparing delicious beet pancakes and hummus.
Red peppers
This wonderful veggie is great for skin health and vision, so make sure to eat red peppers more often by adding them to your salads, wraps, sandwiches, omelets, soups and more.
Pomegranates
This exotic fruits has powerful antioxidant properties and it’s also very versatile—add pomegranate seeds to your smoothies, oatmeal, pancakes, salads and other dishes.
Tomato
Tomato is the most popular veggie and a staple in our diet for good reason, and you can always find new ways to enjoy it by making creative dishes such as stuffed or grilled tomatoes.
