All fruits have color.But did you know that certain colors of fruits hold added benefits? These fruits, and veggies, contain
anthocyanins (an-tho-cy-a-nins). Anthocyanins are plant compounds that give the fruits and veggies those bright and bold colors! When looking for what to look for keep in mind load up on foods that are in the blue, purple and dark red family.
Some other actions that anthocyanins are:
- a natural inflammation aid
- antioxidants
- weight control aid
- circulation
Some foods to pick up when shopping that have anthocyanins:
- purple potatoes
- cranberries
- cherrys
- kidney beans
- egg plant
- blueberries
- dark grapes
- blackberries
Not only are they a great nutritional benefit they also hold keys to maintain great health in the gym as well! Just for an example cherries reduces symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage after even the toughest workouts. Anthocyanin-rich foods can be important for keeping numerous workout-sapping conditions, ranging from achy joints to asthma, under control.
*Journal of Nutrition- supplied some information mentioned in this!!
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