4 red foods to love
This ruby crucifer is loaded with anthocyanins as well as vitamin C, which a recent study suggests may help people with heart failure live longer. Cabbage also helps lower cholesterol levels.
Lovely lycopene, a well-studied phytonutrient, gives tomatoes their red hue. Research shows that women with the highest intake of tomato-based foods enjoy greater protection against heart disease. Tomatoes also provide potassium and vitamin C.
Red beets are a phenomenal source of betalain pigments, phytonutrients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. They’re also rich in heart-supporting folate.
Their bright color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that get credit for cherries’ unique health properties, from anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits to reduced post-exercise muscle and joint pain.
Their bright color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that get credit for cherries’ unique health properties, from anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits to reduced post-exercise muscle and joint pain.
Get caught red-handed with these heart-healthy eats, recommended by Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD.
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