Vegetables and fruits are rich in carotenoids. These are antioxidants that reduce damaging compounds when the body is combating disease. A new study shows skin radiance is affected by the carotenoid pigments in fruits like plums, peaches and nectarines.
Reference:
Ian D. Stephen, Vinet Coetzee, David I. Perrett. Carotenoid and melanin pigment coloration affect perceived human health. Evolution and Human Behavior
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