Color cures! That's the simple premise behind The Color Code. While we all know that healthy eating is the key to a long life, few people understand why the natural pigments that give fruits and vegetables their color can help protect your body too. Combining their expertise in aging and nutrition, a leading scientist and an outstanding physician show readers how to prevent the most common age–related illnesses through a simple multicolored eating plan. For generations, parents have been telling their children to eat their fruits and vegetables––The Color Code finally tells why.