Eating more bright-colored fruits, vegetables may boost women’s health

“This review builds on decades of previous work conclusively showing that a diet high in fruits and vegetables- many of which contain carotenoids, responsible for some of the vivid colors of fruits and vegetables- is associated with healthy aging and longevity, and a lower risk of chronic disease,” said Amy Keller, Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at the University of Colorado, not involved in the review.