•January 26, 2022•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

Happy New Year! I thought it might be good to kick off the year with an article about healthy eating since so many resolutions are related to that topic. This article is from Extension Educator Kristin Bogdonas and explains why eating certain colored foods are good for us. Kristin says:
The function of Anthocyanins in Plants:
· Colored pigments in plants are produced to protect them from pathogens, predators, and climate conditions.
· They attract pollinators and act as antifeedants (adversely affects insects when eaten) and phytoalexins (inhibit the growth of parasites).
· Contribute to the plants’ sensory characteristics, color, and nutritional value.
· Natural colorants used in the food industry.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.