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Health expert Francis Ross introduces the effects of various food colors

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June 09, 2025

The different colors of food indicate their different nutritional effects. At present, the American "Fox News" health column invites registered nutritionist and recognized health expert Francis Ross to introduce the effects of various food colors.

Red.

This colored fruits and vegetables are very attractive on the outside, and they contain the most beneficial nutrients to the heart. In addition, red fruits and vegetables contain a large amount of antioxidants, which can repair the damage caused by free radicals to the human body; and a large amount of soluble dietary fiber helps reduce low The content of density lipoprotein. Red foods represent: pomegranate, red apple, red onion, radish, tomato.

Orange.

This colored fruits and vegetables include both weak and easy-to-lose apricots and strong and strong melons, but they all have a common feature, which is that they contain beta carotene. Beta carotene can be converted into vitamin A in the human body and is an essential nutrient for the growth of skin and eye cells. Orange foods represent: pumpkin, yellow bell 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 foods represent: star fruit, lemon and fig.

Green.

Most members of this family have super weight loss effects. Each cup of green fruits and vegetables has less than 50 kcal, which is suitable for consumption in large quantities; the antioxidants they contain have the effect of prolonging life. Many green vegetables are the source of vegetarians' intake of iron, B vitamins and folic acid. Green foods represent: cauliflower, spinach, asparagus.

Blue and purple.

This colored fruits and vegetables provide a large amount of anthocyanins, which can resist inflammation and reduce people's risk of heart disease and cancer. Blue and purple foods represent: purple cabbage, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, grapes.

Black and brown.

This type of fruits and vegetables contains a lot of dietary fiber and antioxidants, which can reduce people's risk of diabetes and heart disease. Dark and brown foods represent: mushrooms, olives, black rice, and black beans.