Red fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant pigments called "lycopene" and "anthocyanin". Lycopene can be found in watermelons, tomatoes, and pink grapefruits. Anthocyanin can be found in strawberries, raspberries, and red grapes. the examples of red foods are :
Dragon Fruit / Pitaya |
or commonly known as Dragon Fruit, are rich in fiber and minerals, notably phosporus and calcium. a low calorie fruit. the red-skinned pitaya are also a good source of vitamin C
Pomegranates |
with it's distinctive crown and many seeds and pulpy ruby red arils like jewel, it's a fruit that packed with a punch of antioxidants and vitamins. pomegranates are known to have a lots of health benefit such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain type of cancer.
-) Red Spinach
Red Spinach |
Rhubarb |
Is a relative of buck-wheat and has an earthy, sourflavour. This vegetable is rarely eaten raw and is unbearably tart on it's own. Sugar, honey, and fruit juice can be added for it's sweetness to balance out the acidity. Rhubarb is commonly used for pies and therefore gets it's nickname "pie plant".
Warning : eating the rhubarb leaves can be poisonous.
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