Again, the more color the better! Look for bright orange, yellow, green, purple and red vegetables. Studies show protective properties in the pigments that give fruits and vegetables their beautiful, brilliant colors! These foods are also low in fat and high in fiber. A general rule of thumb is that 1/2 to 1 cup veggies is under 50 calories.

1 cup of raw leafy vegetables

1/2 cup of other vegetables - broccoli, onions, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, yellow or zucchini squash, asparagus, etc - cooked or chopped raw

3/4 cup of vegetable juice

1 carrot

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup cooked dry peas or beans