5-a-day rainbows - get colourful

Strawberry – source of folate important for blood cell formation, vitamin C for a healthy immune system and iodine important for thyroid hormone production

Orange – source of calcium for healthy bones, vitamin E for healthy skin, thiamin to support nervous system function and vitamin C for a healthy immune system

Banana – source of potassium which plays a role in heart function, vitamin B6 for energy use and storage, and vitamin C for a healthy immune system

Apple – source of fibre for a healthy digestive system and vitamin C for a healthy immune system

Blueberry – source of vitamin E for healthy skin, biotin which plays a role in fat metabolism and vitamin C for a healthy immune system

Plum – source of copper important for red and white blood cell formation, vitamin E for healthy skin and niacin for energy release

Raspberry – source of vitamin E for healthy skin and vitamin C for a healthy immune system

Tomato – source of potassium which plays a role in heart function, vitamin C for a healthy immune system and iodine important for thyroid hormone production

Carrot – great source of vitamin A important for immune function and eyesight in dim light

Swede – source of vitamin C for a healthy immune system and thiamin to support nervous system function

Broccoli – source of potassium which plays a role in heart function, calcium for healthy bones and phosphorus for healthy teeth and bones

Aubergine – source of iodine important for thyroid hormone production and vitamin B6 for energy use and storage

Cabbage – source of calcium for healthy bones, vitamin A important for immune function and eyesight in dim light and thiamin to support nervous system function

Beetroot – source of potassium which plays a role in heart function, phosphorus for healthy teeth and bones, and folate important for blood cell formation