Certainly, many Malaysians do not know that different colors of vegetables and fruits have different vitamins and minerals as well as different functions.
Through a post on Facebook by the Nutrition Department Ministry of Health Malaysia, we are advised to take various types and colors of vegetables and fruits.
Take at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit daily.
Follow the information sharing by MOH below to find out more about the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables:
1) Red color
- Contains Lycopene as an antioxidant that helps protect against cell damage and is good for heart health.
2) Purple color
- Contains Anthocyanin as an antioxidant that helps lower the risk of cancer, improve the body’s immune system and memory.
3) Green color
- Contains chlorophyll, fiber, and iron which are good for red blood cell formation, good for digestion, and boost the body’s immunity.
4) Orange color
- Contains Beta-Carotene as an antioxidant that can improve eye health and anti-aging agents.
“But there is a similarity despite the different colors … that VEGETABLES and FRUIT can help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases,” wrote MOH Nutrition Department on the post.
“VEGETABLES & FRUIT contain phytochemicals that supply antioxidants that help fight free radicals as well as support our body’s immune system …,” added MOH Nutrition Department.