Vegetables and cereals that look black have
high content of antioxidants.
Many studies have believed that vegetables,
fruits… are able to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes… However, during
research, chemical Chemistry Professor Cy Lee from Cornell University (New
York) found that those looking black is better than bright-colored ones as they
contain higher amount of antioxidants. Here are some black-colored foods that
are good for health.
1. Black rice (unpolished rice)
Unpolished rice, especially its black skin,
is very good for health. The skin contains lots of vitamin E, preventing cells
from external harms. According to a research from Agricultural Center of
Louisiana University, black rice has higher content of antioxidants than blue
berry.
Black
rice (unpolished rice)
2. Black lentils
Commonly, beans are iron-rich and extremely
good for health. Besides, lentils has great amount of fiber, helping to reduce
cholesterol’s quantity and enhance resistance.
Black
lentils
3. Black berry
Experts at Institute of Human’s Nutrients in
Boston said black berry, like other berries, features high amount of substances
that increase elder’s awareness by eliminating cells which slower brain’s
operation. Besides, black berry is rich in fiber and suitable for daily
consumption.
Black
berry enhance elder’s awareness.
4. Black soya
A Korean study showed that black soya is
better than yellow soya or other green beans because black soya dissolves blood
congestion. In addition, soya has omega-3 acid which can combat heart disease.
Black
soya dissolves blood congestion.
5. Black beans
A study from Cornell proved that bean’s
black skin can fight against cancer.
Black
beans
6. Black tea
Green and white teas are healthy but black
tea has its own striking feature which other kinds of tea don’t have. Black tea
contains antioxidants that refresh muscle from pain after intense exercises. Drinking
black also lowers the chance of getting heart disease.
Black
tea
