Color determines food efficacy

Different colors of food indicate different nutritional effects Currently, the Fox News Health program invites registered dietician and nationally recognized health expert Francis Ross to introduce the efficacy of various food colors Red The fruits and vegetables of this color are very attractive in appearance They contain the most heart healthy nutrients In addition, red fruits and vegetables contain a lot of antioxidants, which can repair the damage caused by free radicals, while a lot of soluble dietary fiber can help reduce the content of LDL Red food: pomegranate, red apple, red onion, radish, tomato Orange The fruits and vegetables of this color range include both the weak and vulnerable apricot and the strong and strong bamboo shoot melon, but they all have a common feature, that is, they contain β - carotene β - carotene can be converted into vitamin A in human body, which is an essential nutrient for the growth of skin and eye cells Orange food represents: Pumpkin, yellow pepper, sweet potato, orange, carrot Yellow The common feature of yellow fruits and vegetables is that they are rich in antioxidants and can resist chronic diseases (including cancer and heart disease) Yellow food represents: carambola, lemon and FIG Green Most members of this family have super weight-loss effects, with less than 50 kcal of calories per cup of green fruits and vegetables, which are suitable for a large number of consumption; the antioxidants they contain have the effect of prolonging life Many green vegetables are the source of iron, B vitamins and folate for vegetarians Representatives of green food: broccoli, spinach, asparagus Blue and purple Fruits and vegetables of this color provide a lot of anthocyanins, which can resist inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer Blue and purple food represents: purple cabbage, blueberry, blackberry, eggplant, grape Black and brown These fruits and vegetables contain a lot of dietary fiber and antioxidants, which can reduce people's risk of diabetes and heart disease Dark brown food represents: mushrooms, olives, black rice and black beans.