Add these 'red' fruits, veggies in your diet and feel the difference!- Watch slideshow

Jul 25, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
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Add something 'red' to your diet!

New Delhi: It is now medically proven that red is the colour of the health and well-being.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) nutrition research highlights that red fruits and veggies are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, fiber, lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin and powerful antioxidants.

These vibrant coloured foods not only taste good but also offer some magical health blessings. Including them in daily diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer, tumor growth and maintains blood pressure.

So here are some healthy red food that can offer a rainbow of health benefits:

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Red cherries

Good source of Vitamin A , fiber and potassium.

Fights diabetes, arthritis, cancer and gout.

Presence of anthocyanin helps in reducing pain and inflammation.

 

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Pomegranate

Contains chemicals reduces buildup of plague in arteries and lowers blood pressure.

Pomegranate juive manages prostate cancer.

Consists three times more antioxidants than green tea and wine.

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Beets

A highly nutritious earthy food that boosts immunity.

Contains fiber and essestial minerals like potassium.

Extremely beneficial in reducing the risk of birth defects.

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Red pepper

Rich source of calcium.

Contains vitamin B6 and folate that help prevent anemia.

Increases metabolic rate and burns calories.

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Tomato

Tomatoes

Terrific source of Vitamin C.

Rich in lycopene that fights skin aging.

Especially lauded for their cardiovascular benefits.

By- Shruti Mishra