Children are often told to eat their greens, but it’s just as important to eat red, orange, yellow, purple and white vegetables. Health experts say they can protect us from certain types of cancers, heart disease, arthritis, cataracts, make us look better – even help us live longer. Put these six colours on your plate every day to keep you fit and healthy:

RELISH RED

OUTSTANDING ORANGE

MELLOW YELLOW

WONDROUS WHITE

GREEN VEGETABLES