What's good for you

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While all colored vegetables and fruits are suspected of having antioxidant qualities, studies also have linked specific foods to risk-reduction or improvement in certain conditions.

BeetsÑinhibit skin, lung and liver tumors in mice

BlueberriesÑanti-inflammatory, lower cholesterol, prevent urinary track infection, benefit brain

CarrotsÑreduce stroke risk, strengthen immune defense of epithelial cells

CranberriesÑprevent urinary track infections, reduce breast tumors, control H. pylori (cause of ulcers)

OrangesÑboost immunity, protect heart, reduce stroke risk

PomegranateÑreduce carotid artery stenosis

Red onionsÑthin blood, increase bone density, reduce lung cancer risk

Sour cherriesÑreduce risk of arthritis and heart disease

SpinachÑreduce age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa

StrawberriesÑanti-carcinogenic

TomatoesÑreduce risk of prostate cancer, protect lungs from ozone exposure, protect against heart disease