Rainbow Crops

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Grow your colors and eat them too! The most wholesome way to get "five a day" is to plant (or buy)
a full spectrum of fresh garden produce. 

1. Orange/Yellow: The deeper the orange hue, the more beta-carotene crops have. Yellow veggies contain lutein. These two antioxidants, said to boost immunity and eye health, are found in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and cantalopues. 
2. Purple/blue: Crops rich in anthocyanins (currently being studied for their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits) include eggplant, purple potato, acai, blueberries, blackberries and aronia.
3. Red/pink: Peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, watermelons, raspberries, and like-hued crops are full of lycopene, an antioxidant link to heart health and cancer prevention. 
4. Green: Mom was right, you gotta eat your greens. Lettuce, spinach, peas, kale, beans, and broccoli contain essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium for your bones.