You have probably been told to “eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables”. This may seem silly, but I could not emphasize this idea enough; every color of food offers a different nutritional benefit. On this warm summer day, I can’t wait to sit down and enjoy a nice big glass of orange juice. Let’s explore the benefits of the color orange!

Orange vegetables are full of beta-carotene, which is a precursor for vitamin A. Vitamin A has been noted for enhancing eyesight as well as reducing the chances of cancer. According to the New York Times, “Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed alpha-carotene levels in blood samples from more than 15,000 adults who participated in a follow-up study of the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1988 to 1994. By 2006, researchers determined, 3,810 of the participants had died. Those with the highest…