What  are    
anthocyanins?    
They  are  what  give  
fruits  and  vegetables  
ANTHOCYANINS
color.    Darker  colors  
have  more  nutrients,  
called  phytochemicals  
Why  should  I  eat  anthocyanins?  
which  give  us  lots  of  
health  benefits.  

  The  Health  Benefits  of  Anthocyanins

 
               Anthocyanins  give  fruits  and  vegetables  a  deep  purple,  blue  &  red  color            
Foods  high  in   § Antioxidants  to  protect  our  body  from  toxins  
anthocyanins   § Keeps  us  from  getting  sick  
include:      
•   Blueberries  
•   Blackcurrants  
•   Raspberries  
•   Tart  Cherries  
•   Cranberries    
•   Grapes    
•   Black  berries   *The  more  blueberries,  plums  and  raspberries  we  eat,  the  less  likely  we  
•   Plums     are  to  get  sick  with  a  cold  or  the  flu  
•   Eggplant    
     
 
  Improves  Blood  Sugar  Levels   ANTHOCYANINS  
Ø Control  Blood  Sugar  
§ Helps  break  down  food    
*IMPORTANT* Ø Lower  Cholesterol  
§ Keeps  blood  sugar  levels  normal,    
Ø Help  Lower  Blood  
 makes  us  less  tired  
Pressure  
§ Lowers  risk  for  Diabetes  
Ø Prevent  sickness  
§ Eating  anthocyanins  make  us  energized!  

   

Make  sure  to  eat  these   Improves  Cholesterol  and  Blood  Pressure  
foods  in  whole-­‐fruit  or  
whole-­‐  vegetable  form.   § The  dark  blues  and  purples  found  in  blueberries,  plums,  
Fruit  juices  and  vitamin   blackberries,  etc.  are  known  for  keeping  blood  pressure  low  
supplements  do  not   § Keeps  blood  flowing  smoothly  throughout  the  body  
have  the  same  health   § Keeps  us  happy  and  disease  free  
benefits