Question

The rainbow salads are due to the pigments of the vegetables. Beta-lains or lycopene in red coloured fruits and vegetables, antocyanins are purples, chlorophylls are greens, carotenoids provide yellow to orange and etc. These colours have phytochemical properties. Identify one each of the phytochemicals in the colours of your salad, (orange in carrot, purple in onion, greens in lettuce and capsicum, white in potato, and red as well and state how these chemicals and body functions.

Answer 1

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- Carotenoids: Carotenoids are found in orange and yellow vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers. These phytochemicals are powerful antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. They are also converted into vitamin A in the body, which is essential for eye health, immune function, and skin health.

- Anthocyanins: Anthocyanins are responsible for the purple color in vegetables like onions. These phytochemicals have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help protect cells from damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

- Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in vegetables like lettuce and capsicum. This phytochemical is thought to help detoxify the body, improve digestion, and promote healthy skin. Chlorophyll is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

- Allicin: Allicin is a sulfur-containing compound found in white vegetables like onions and garlic. This phytochemical has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

- Lycopene: Lycopene is a red pigment found in vegetables like tomatoes. This phytochemical is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Lycopene is also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.