Free radicals are an important factor in the aging of the human body and even accelerated aging, and anthocyanins are the nemesis of free radicals. Anthocyanins are flavonoids with a special molecular structure, which is a water-soluble natural pigment that is currently recognized as one of the effective antioxidant substances, with antioxidant capacity 20 times that of vitamin C and 50 times that of vitamin E. Anthocyanins can help eliminate free radicals, balance the body's metabolism, and delay aging. Especially women who love beauty are recommended to eat more. In addition, anthocyanins also have the effect of brightening the eyes, eliminating fatigue, and preventing cancer.
丨Which foods are rich in anthocyanins?
Anthocyanins have antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and people who love beauty and want to delay aging can eat more. Many vegetables and fruits have color because of the abundance of anthocyanins. So which foods are rich in anthocyanins? Let's take a look.
1. Black goji berries. Known as the "King of Anthocyanins", black goji berries contain 3690 mg of anthocyanins per 100 grams of black goji berries, with the highest content of anthocyanins in all foods. When using black goji berries to soak water to drink, you need to pay attention to the water temperature, once the water temperature exceeds 60 degrees, it is easy to burn the anthocyanins in the black goji berries, resulting in nutrient loss.
2. Blueberries. The anthocyanin content in blueberries is also relatively rich, with the content of anthocyanins per 100 grams of blueberries about 573mg. Eating blueberries regularly can fight aging, protect the skin, and also make the eyes brighter and enhance brain vitality. In addition, blueberries are rich in pectin, which can also protect the gastric mucosa and promote gastrointestinal digestion and absorption.
3. Black mulberry. Each 100 grams of black mulberry contains about 150 mg of anthocyanins, often eat black mulberry can effectively whiten the skin, delay the aging rate, but also play a role in improving fatigue, bright purpose. In addition, because black mulberries contain fatty acids, they can break down fats and reduce blood lipids, thus achieving the effect of preventing hardening of arteries.
4. Purple potatoes. The anthocyanins contained in each 100 grams of purple potatoes are about 60 mg, which is more than 2 times higher than the anthocyanin content in ordinary sweet potatoes, so if you want to supplement anthocyanins, you can use purple potatoes instead of sweet potatoes. At the same time, because purple potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, they have a strong sense of satiety and can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. In addition to this, it is rich in selenium, which can also increase memory.
5. Purple cabbage. The anthocyanin content per 100 g of purple cabbage is about 100 mg. At the same time, it is also rich in vitamins and fiber. While helping the human body to resist oxidation and delay aging and whitening the skin, it can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and help the discharge of waste products in the intestine.
In addition to eating more foods rich in anthocyanins, women should also develop a healthy work and rest time, go to bed early and get up early, do not stay up late, and strengthen exercise. Eat less foods with high sugar content and fried oil, and you need to pay attention to them from the diet and life in order to continue anti-aging and become more youthful and beautiful.