Since our younger years we’ve been told to eat our ‘greens’ to help keep us healthy. But what if we believed the same of yellow food? From bananas to lemons, there is an abundance of foodstuffs out there that are the shade of sunshine – and come with multiple health benefits, too.

According to a study carried out in 2016, eating yellow food can actually make us happier. Research found that (amazingly) 70% of respondents associated yellow foods with feeling bright and cheery – with 61% saying that omelettes make them feel happiest. And over two thirds of them want to see more yellow in their fridges, while 30% of people associating yellow with happiness over any other colour. Is it time to stock up on yellow food?

Here we look at a few yellow foods that are a great addition to any meal.

Why we should all be eating more yellow food