Besides tasting great, the fruits and vegetables you receive in an order from Garden on Wheels are very beneficial to your health!

Blue/Purple Fruits and Vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called "anthocyanins."
 
Anthocyanins act as powerful antioxidants, protecting cells from damage.  These blue/purple fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease.  

Some Blue/Purple Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels Provides:

Blackberries
Blueberries
Eggplant
Plums
Purple Grapes
Raisins


Green Fruits and Vegetables are colored by a natural plant pigment called "chlorophyll."  Some members of the green group contain "lutein."  Lutein works to promote vision health.  The "indoles" in broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage may help protect against some types of cancer.  Leafy greens like spinach and broccoli are an excellent source of folate, a B vitamin that helps reduce the risk of birth defects and helps to keep our hearts healthy.

Some Green Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels Provides:

Green Apples
Asparagus
Avocados
Green Beans
Broccoli
Green Cabbage
Green Grapes
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi
Lettuce
Limes
Green Onions
Peas
Spinach


White Fruits and Vegetables are colored by pigments called "anthoxanthins."  They may contain health-promoting chemicals such as allicin, which may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and may help reduce risk of stomach cancer and heart disease.  Some white fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium too.

Some White Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels Provides:

Bananas
Cauliflower
Garlic
Ginger
Mushrooms
Turnips

Yellow/Orange Fruits and Vegetables are usually colored by natural plant pigments called "carotenoids."  Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and carrots is converted to vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy mucous membranes and healthy eyes.  Carotenoid-rich foods can also help reduce
the risk of cancer, heart disease, and can improve immune system function.

Some Yellow/Orange Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels Provides:

Butternut Squash
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Grapefruit
Lemons
Mangoes
Nectarines
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Yellow Peppers
Persimmons
Yellow Summer or Winter Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tangerines
Yellow Tomatoes
Yellow Watermelon


Red Fruits and Vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called "lycopene" or "anthocyanins."  
Lycopene in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit may help reduce the risk of several types of cancer.  Anthocyanins in strawberries, raspberries, and red grapes act as powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage.  These antioxidants help keep are hearts healthy too.

Some Red Fruits and Vegetables Garden on Wheels Provides:

Red Apples
Beets
Red Cabbage
Cherries
Cranberries
Pink Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Red Peppers
Pomegranates
Radishes
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Watermelon