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Eat Your Reds!

1/4/2015

 
Red fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, lycopene and more.  These phytonutrients may help regulate blood pressure levels, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce tumor growth.  Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that help prevent cell damage, help keep your heart healthy, and reduce the pain from arthritis and gout.  Lycopene may help reduce the risk of some kinds of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung and pancreatic.  The best way to get your daily dose of lycopene is in cooked tomatoes with a small amount of fat, such as a marinara sauce with a little olive oil in it.  
Red fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, lycopene and more. These phytonutrients may help regulate blood pressure levels, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce tumor growth.
Raspberries have the most antioxidants of all fruits.
Raspberries contain the highest concentration of antioxidants of all fruits, as well as large amount of fiber.  Research suggests that regular consumption of raspberries may be beneficial in reducing inflammation, pain, heart disease, cancer, allergies, diabetes and macular degeneration.  

Tomatoes contain over 20 vital nutrients, including B2 and chromium.


Red apples contain vitamin C which aids in weight loss and keeps your digestive system healthy and regular.

Red fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, lycopene and more. These phytonutrients may help regulate blood pressure levels, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce tumor growth.
Cherries can help with jet lag.
Cherries are full of vitamins, minerals, anthocyanins, and melatonin.  Melatonin helps regulate your body’s sleep cycles and can aid in jet lag.

Red bell peppers contain vitamins A, C and B6, which is needed for normal brain development.  They also contain melatonin, lycopene, and lutein.

Strawberries are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin K, magnesium, and manganese.  Manganese helps form connective tissue, regulate blood sugar, thyroid function, and calcium absorption. 



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    Tonya Cruz

    I am a Duke Integrative Medicine trained Health Coach located in Charlotte, NC. I hold a B.S. and M.A. in Wellness Management. I have a passion for health and for helping others achieve the healthy life they desire.

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