Fruits that come with an orange, yellow or red color are usually advertising they’re full of vitamin A, a nutrient the whole body uses to stay healthy.

Vitamin A is an antioxidant that fights inflammation and plays a “huge role” in eye health, says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, nutrition editor for TODAY.

It’s involved in cellular health, immune function and reproduction, she notes. Vitamin A also helps the heart, lungs and other organs work properly, according to the National Institutes of Health .

“Most people get plenty of vitamin A, and rarely anyone is deficient,” Rizzo says.

“(But) if you are looking for vitamin A, then yellow and orange fruits are the way to go.”

The fat-soluble nutrient is better absorbed by the body when it’s found in fish or beef liver. But ultimatel

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