Red - one of the most "mouth-watering" colors. Most people, when choosing between different shades of food, most willingly prefer eating red or yellow. This is not surprising. "Red" - a synonym for ripeness, juiciness, and even beauty. But this is - not the only reason why people prefer to eat a bright scarlet color.
Red fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. Contained in scarlet fruit lycopene prevents atherosclerosis, cell mutations. This kartinoid antioxidant - a powerful tool for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, eye diseases (eg, cataracts).
All of the above relates to the most tomatoes having a high content of lycopene. But other red vegetables are not far behind. So, for example, red bell pepper is rich in bioflavonoids that prevent the formation of blood clots.
Cherry and antotsin contained in them - a natural analogue of aspirin, and without any "pobochek." 20 berries replace one tablet of aspirin and able to cope with the pain, inflammation, and reduce the likelihood of arthritis. However, this applies only to the fresh berries.
Red Cabbage - guard on the way breast cancer. A radish - in the way of old age. After all, this small root vegetable is rich in carotene, destroying free radicals.
Beetroot - a storehouse of good. Rich betanin, it improves metabolism, strengthens the immune system.
Red grapes (eg, grade "Cardinal") - inhibits the growth of malignant tumors. Contained in the fruits of the plant material can destroy up to 20% of the cancer cells.
Agree, in red fruits and vegetables excellent reputation! True, there is one "but" - to use these gifts of nature is better fresh. The only way to get their maximum benefit.