Saturday, July 21, 2012

"Does Eating Fruits and Veggies Make Us More Attractive?"

According to the ABC News Article by  By Kim Carollo, they Do! 

Luckily, this one is plain and simple to understand:
"The yellow-red pigments found in fruits and vegetables, called carotenoids, are associated with changes in skin color. They also found that the skin pigment changes may be viewed as healthier and more attractive."

In two separate studies:
One. Measured fruit and vegetable intake vs. skin color changes. The results were that increased consumption of carotenoids is associated with a more yellowish skin tone, and eating more fruits and vegetables correlated with skin that appeared to have a healthy red tone.
Two. Investigated how attractive people found the skin color changes associated with the 
increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. 
** It's important to note the difference 
between the underlined scientific phrase.


It Gets Better!  You only have to moderately increased your fruit and veggies intake to get the benefits of skin color change (not sure what "moderately" means in this case, buy HEY, I'll take it)! Also, carotenoids offer protection against UV radiation (however, I'd still suggest sunscreen)!  Oh yeah, and don't forget the fact that Fruits and Vegetables are really good for you- providing vitamins, minerals, & fiber essential to your overall health!

More Fruits & Veggies = Attractiveness, This Could Catch On! 


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