You can easily tell how balanced your diet is by looking at the color of your foods. The more color, the more balanced your diet. Try to get a variety of colors in all your meals and snacks. The easiest way to add more color is by eating fruits and veggies.

Have a cup of berries with yogurt or oatmeal in the morning. Eat a mixed green salad with peppers, tomatoes, corn, black beans, quinoa, and avocado for lunch. Pack a banana or apple with nut butter for a snack. Make a rice bowl with tofu, edamame, and cabbage slaw.

Colorful foods are packed with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Colorful foods also contain phytonutrients—compounds found in plants that are beneficial to human health.

Many phytonutrients act as antioxidants. In your body, antioxidants fight against potentially harmful molecules called free radicals. The phytonutrients found in fruits, veggies, and many other foods have been linked to reduced risk of disease and optimal body function. So, if you are looking to keep yourself healthy for years to come, maintain a colorful diet.