Red foods are some of the most nutritious foods out there! For example, the lycopene in tomatoes may lower your risk of developing heart disease.

Find out the 10 red foods that nutritionists say pack a powerful punch against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, strokes, and other maladies.

One thing to keep in mind when you’re grocery shopping is to fill your cart with a “rainbow” of different colors. In addition to red, foods also colored orange, yellow, blue and white offer a rich collection of antioxidant phytochemicals that help your body battle everything from cancer to vision loss.

Here are 10 red foods that dietitians say will do your body good:

1. Tomatoes. An excellent source of lycopene, which can lower your risk for heart disease. Lycopene is also a powerful antioxidant, protecting against serious diseases.

2. Watermelon. Provides a healthy dose of potassium to improve muscle function and regulate blood pressure.
 
3. Red wine.  The polyphenols in red wine can reduce the risk of heart disease and help lower bad cholesterol levels. Plus, the grapes’ skins contain the powerful antioxidant, resveratrol.
 
4. Red berries. Cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, cranberries promote a healthy urinary tract.

5. Pomegranates. Packed with polyphenols, to help cells and tissues fight off damage.

6. Red peppers. Contain plenty of beta-carotene, to protect against cancer and improve lung function. Plus, the powerful punch of vitamin C offers an immunity boost.

7. Kidney and red beans. The fiber in these beans helps lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and keep your digestion system regular. Plus, the folate helps prevent birth defects and protects against heart disease and stroke.

8. Red apples. The soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol levels while the insoluble keeps your digestive system running smoothly.

9. Lean red meat. Iron is the most common nutrient missing from Americans’ diets, but there’s plenty of it in lean red meat. It also contains zinc for a healthy immune system and B vitamins, to help keep your mind sharp.

10. Cherries. A rich source of fiber, they also protect against heart disease and cancer.