These Types of Vegetables and Fruits Protect Against Serious Diseases

The substance "anthocyanin" has numerous health benefits, and rich dietary sources of this substance include red, purple, and blue vegetables and fruits such as blueberries, red grapes, cherries, eggplants, blood oranges, and red cabbage. The Federal Center for Nutrition stated that the antioxidant "anthocyanin" is characterized by its antibacterial and antiviral effects, as well as its anti-inflammatory properties. The center added that it falls under the category of "flavonoid" compounds, supports nerve cells, and has a positive effect on blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, in addition to fighting rheumatism and cancer.