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What fruit and vegetables are rich in anthocyanidins?

2016-10-09

 

According to Michael T. Murray in his book, "Healing Foods," anthocyanidins increase vitamin C levels in cells, protect against free-radical damage and help prevent the destruction of collagen in skin and connective tissue. Antioxidants help your body repair cells damaged by free radicals. The most common antioxidants are beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamins A, C and E. Antioxidants can also be found in fruits, vegetables and teas. Most experts believe that getting antioxidants from food is the most healthful way to obtain them but they may also be taken as supplements. 

Anthocyanins rich in fruits and vegetables:

  1. 1. Blueberry
  2. 2. Blackcurrant
  3. 3. Cherry
  4. 4. Cranberry
  5. 5. Plums
  6. 6. Red apple
  7. 7. Red cabbage
  8. 8. Red or purple grape
  9. 9. Strawberry
  10. 10. Blackberry
  11. 11. Eggplant