Plant foods are high in phytochemicals. (Phyto means “plant.”) These plant chemicals work in many ways to help us stay healthy. They fight disease and make our bodies work better. Plants that have bright colors-such as red, green, and yellow-contain the most phytochemicals. Most orange vegetables contain beta carotene. This substance allows our bodies to produce vitanrin A We need vitamin A to help us see and to keep our skin healthy. Foods such as oranges, melons, and broccoli are full of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps keep body tissues