Huetrition
The pigments in many common fruits and vegetables dish up some extraordinary side benefits when it comes to good health and good nutrition. By: Maureen Callahan, MS, RD
Oxmoor House
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Color it Blue and Purple
Blueberries, eggplant (especially the skin), and other blue to blue-purple hued produce harbor powerful antioxidants such as anthocyanins and phenolics. These compounds promote healthy aging and memory function and may ward off many cancers.
You should know: The darker the blue hue, the richer a food is in health-promoting anthocyanins.
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