1. Antioxidant 'Superfoods' Antioxidant 'Superfoods' to Protect Your Cells and Heart When you're thinking "superfoods," think color That means foods that are deep blue, purple, red, green, or orange. The carotenoids and anthocyanins that provide the color for these foods contain health-enhancing nutrients that protect against heart disease and cancer, and also improve our sense of balance, our memory, and other cognitive skills.

2. Antioxidant 'Superfoods' Your "superfoods" color chart should include: Deep green -- Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli may help prevent colon cancer, while spinach is good sources of calcium. Red -- Red tomatoes, especially when cooked, are beneficial sources of lycopene, which helps protect against prostate and cervical cancer. Orange/yellow -- Squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams promote healthy lungs and help fight off skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma. Deep blue/purple -- Eggplant, plums, blueberries, blackberries (strawberries, raspberries, and cherries come under this category as well) lower your risk of heart disease by helping the liver "sop up" extra cholesterol, as well as improve your mental functioning.