Orange/Yellow color in foods

Orange or yellow color gives people the taste of sweetness. People don't actually know that these color of foods contain a natural plant pigment "Beta-carotene". Beta-carotene acts as precursor of Vitamin A and most important reduce the risk of develop age-related macular degeneration (eye disorder of elderly, can lead to blindness). Example of foods are sweet potatoes, pumpkin, pineapple, carrots, oranges and so on. In additional, beta-carotene in carrots help protect skin health. Yellow citrus food such as lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidant selenium which is known to reduce the risk of cancer. So, orange/yellow color in food isn't just symbolize sweetness, but the meanings behind leads to a healthier body.


许多人不知道，其实黄色和橙色的食物含有一种天然植物色素“β-胡萝卜素“。作为维生素A前体，β-胡萝卜素最重要是能减少患上老年性黄斑变性的风险（眼老年性疾病，可导致失明）。食品如土豆，南瓜，菠萝，胡萝卜，橙子等。胡萝卜的β-胡萝卜素有助于保护皮肤健康。黄色的食物有一种抗氧化剂维生素C和硒，以减少癌症的风险。因此，橙/黄颜色的食品不只是象征的甜，但背后的意义可带来一个健康的身体。