Luckily, most red and orange vegetables are available year-round in grocery stores across the country. Summer and fall squash have a long shelf life. Wash red and orange vegetables before eating them.

Vegetables in general are an important part of a healthy diet. Only 10% of Americans get enough vegetables per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the onion is slightly softened.

Ingredients. 7 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 small yellow onions, diced; 2 tsp salt, divided; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 small yellow potato, diced; 1 tsp ground cumin ...

Red fruits and vegetables are also rich in anthocyanins (you may remember those cancer-fighting antioxidants from the blue foods installment of the color series). Strawberries, red grapes and ...