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The red color of these vegetables and fruits is due to presence of red pigments, carotenoids and anthocyanins.
Lycopene: Lycopene acts as a powerful antioxidant and neutralizes free radicals produced in the body. Lycopene has been also known to assist with memory and decrease the risk of many types of cancers, like prostate cancer. Some of the vegetables and fruits rich in Lycopene are tomato, Watermelons, pink grapefruits and guava.
Anthocyanin: Anthocyanin is the other phytochemical present in the red colored vegetables and fruits. It is also one of proved powerful antioxidant and helps in reducing the risk of Heart disease, diabetics, and blood pressure, etc. Red vegetables and fruits like Red Cabbage, Beetroots, Red Onion, strawberries, raspberries, Cranberries, Kidney Beans, Cherries, and Red Apples contains anthocyanin.
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