Well, sort of. Green foods are still awesome for your health, but black foods have super-high levels of antioxidants because of their dark pigment color.
The black color of these foods comes from anthocyanins, plant pigments that may help lower the risks of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Here are five great foods that can help boost your health:
Black Rice
Full of vitamin E, which bolsters the immune system and protects cells from free radical damage. Black rice actually contains more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries, according to a study.
Black Lentils
Loaded with iron, which is great for women who need more iron than men (in general). They are also high in fiber, which is good for your digestive system.
Blackberries
They contain polyphenols, which may help reduce cognitive decline in older age by “cleaning up cells that impair brain function.” Blueberries are also high in fiber.
Black Beans
The dark skins of these beans are packed with bioflavonoids — potent plant-based nutrients that may protect against cancer, research out of Cornell University reveals.
Black Soy Beans
Black soybeans can help reduce the risk of thrombosis — a type of blood clot that’s potentially fatal. They also contain alpha-linolenic acid — an omega-3 fatty acid that will reduce the risk of heart disease.
Black Tea
Black tea contains theaflavins — antioxidants that may help your muscles recover fast after an intense workout. It may also lower your risk of having a heart attack.
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