New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Red is celebrated globally as the colour of love, passion and desire. It is also linked to the heart. With Valentine's Day around the corner, red becomes the dominant colour across clothes, flowers, decor and more. How about including red in your diet too? Let us tell you about the healthiest red coloured foods. Of course, the list does not include red velvet cake, but you can choose vegetables and fruits in red colour for healthy meals.

What are red foods?

Red foods refer to fruits and vegetables that showcase a red pigment, mainly due to the presence of compounds such as lycopene, anthocyanins, and betalains, says nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil.

What are the health benefits of red foods?

The compounds in the red ...