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

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

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Orange in carrots: Carotenoids such as beta-carotene. Carotenoids act as antioxidants, protecting cells from damage and reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Purple in onion: Anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, as well as helping to improve memory and cognitive function.

Green in lettuce and capsicum: Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps to cleanse and detoxify the body, aids in digestion, and can promote weight loss.

White in potatoes: Allicin. Allicin is a sulfur compound that has antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Red in tomatoes: Lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, protect against heart disease, and improve skin health.