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What are the special effects of red, yellow, green vegetables or fruits?
1. Yellow fruits represent fruits: lemon, mango, orange, papaya, persimmon, pineapple, orange and so on. They all contain natural antioxidant β-carotene, which is by far the most effective component to stop virus activity and can improve the immune function of the body. The orange pigment in citrus fruits also has anti-cancer effect.

2. Red fruits represent fruits: tomatoes, pomegranates and so on. They contain carotenoids, which have antioxidant effects, can scavenge free radicals and inhibit the formation of cancer cells. Moreover, most of the calories contained in red fruits are low.

3, green fruit represents fruit: green apples mostly contain lutein or zeaxanthin, which has the effect of protecting eyesight.

Extended data:

1, red carotenoids: lycopene, Chili powder, zeaxanthin and other health protagonists: tomatoes, carrots, red peppers, peppers, medlar and so on. It has positive effects on preventing prostate cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, arteriosclerosis, eye diseases of the elderly, delaying aging and preventing ultraviolet rays.

2, yellow carotenoids: α carotene, β carotene, quercetin, curcumin and other health protagonists: carrots, pumpkins, onions, ginger and so on. It has a positive effect on preventing breast cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer, preventing arteriosclerosis and improving liver function.

3. Green pigments: chlorophyll, lutein, spinach, green pepper, celery, broccoli, asparagus, etc. Anti-allergic, deodorizing, preventing rectal cancer, and preventing eye diseases of the elderly.

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Baidu encyclopedia-carotenoids

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Baidu encyclopedia-orange carotene

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Baidu encyclopedia-chlorophyll