5 colorful fruits and vegetables you need to eat right now

Eating your fruits and veggies is important for good health—but so, too, is eating a wide variety. So if you’re a fan of green beans and not much else, it’s time to expand your culinary horizons. Fruits and veggies contain a powerful mix of nutrients called phytochemicals, which may help protect against a wide range of health conditions—and even boost brain health. Different colors mean different combinations of phytochemicals, which is why it’s important to eat an array of hues.

Here are the best foods to eat for a rainbow of color—and optimal health.