The red color of red phoenix vegetables comes from anthocyanins. Anthocyanin is an interesting pigment. The reason why our plant world is so colorful is largely because.

Anthocyanin is the culprit: red roses, blue blueberries, purple sweet potatoes and red leaves in Xiangshan. Anthocyanin has done a lot of important work in plants. For example, in flowers like roses, they are signs that attract bees to collect pollen and nectar. In apple

On the peel of blueberries, they are messages that lure animals to chew. Among the red leaves in Xiangshan, they become sunscreen, protecting the leaves from low temperature and sunlight. It adds color to our dining table.

Unfortunately, there is no iron in anthocyanins, so even if they are as red as blood, it is difficult for us to supplement iron. In addition, anthocyanins have no ability to stimulate erythropoiesis. From this point of view, it is only a good wish to enrich blood with red cabbage.

In addition, about human anthocyanins.

The impact on human health has always been controversial. Proponents believe that anthocyanins do have antioxidant functions, while opponents believe that these antioxidant functions may not be applicable to humans. However, so far, we have no evidence that a large amount of anthocyanin supplementation can promote our health.

For wild vegetables, it is necessary to distinguish clearly before eating and clean them to ensure health. Wild vegetables contain more trace elements than ordinary vegetables, so eating some wild vegetables is good for your health.