Purple and red are the new green! No, this isn't about the latest fashion trends. It's about getting healthy.
Purple and red are the new green! No, this isn't about the latest fashion trends. It's about getting healthy.
According to MSN, new research shows that eating red and purple fruits and vegetables is a shortcut to great health. Foods like grapes, strawberries, and plums get their color from chemicals called antho-cyanins. And they're so effective at suppressing tumor growth that The National Cancer Institute suggests eating 5 to 9 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day!
In addition to preventing cancer, anthocyanins help the body heal and ward off heart disease. That's a lot of health packed into an afternoon snack. And you have more choices than you might think.
Figs, blueberries, raisins, purple cabbage, eggplant, and prunes are all rich these chemicals. And while you're reaching for blue and purple goodies, don't forget the red: Beets, apples, cherries, and strawberries. In fact, a study by the University of Illinois showed strawberries provide a mix of nutrients that help keep our brains sharp and thinking young.
So you don't have to search further than your local grocery store to find your own fountain of youth.
According to MSN, new research shows that eating red and purple fruits and vegetables is a shortcut to great health. Foods like grapes, strawberries, and plums get their color from chemicals called antho-cyanins. And they're so effective at suppressing tumor growth that The National Cancer Institute suggests eating 5 to 9 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day!
In addition to preventing cancer, anthocyanins help the body heal and ward off heart disease. That's a lot of health packed into an afternoon snack. And you have more choices than you might think.
Figs, blueberries, raisins, purple cabbage, eggplant, and prunes are all rich these chemicals. And while you're reaching for blue and purple goodies, don't forget the red: Beets, apples, cherries, and strawberries. In fact, a study by the University of Illinois showed strawberries provide a mix of nutrients that help keep our brains sharp and thinking young.
So you don't have to search further than your local grocery store to find your own fountain of youth.
