Carotenoids are plant-based pigments known for their robust antioxidant power as well as their brilliant orange to reddish hues.

Here are the foods that contain the most carotenoids…

• Carrots
• Orange/yellow/red bell peppers
• Apricots
• Collard greens
• Kale
• Acorn squash
• Sweet potatoes
• Spinach
• Pumpkin
• Tomatoes (especially canned tomatoes)

* The orange hues from the carotenoids in collards, kale and spinach are masked by their leaves rich supply of green chlorophyll.