Phyto-chemical study

of

colour of foods

&

its disease curing ability

Presented by

Dr. Sudhakar Kokate

Director PPRC, India

BLU

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Meaning of colour BLUE

Trust

Cleanliness

Peace & calm

Loyalty

Tranquillity

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Colour therapy

Decreases appetite

Lowers blood pressure

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Chosen rarely

More saturated fat

May contain trans fats

Higher amount of added sugars

Less fibre

Higher amount of sodium

Higher amount of calories

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Phyto-chemical constituents

Anthocyanins

Phenolics

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Phyto-nutrients present

Phenolic acids

Anthocyanins

Viatmin C

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Phyto-medicine

Benefit brain function

Improves heart health

Lowers risk of high Blood pressure

Lowers risk of Cancer

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Disease curing ability

Cancer

Blood pressure

Atherosclerosis

Brain functions

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Blue herbs

Borage

Hyssop

Rosemary

Sage

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Very few foods in blue colour

are present in nature

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Blue peppers

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Blueberries

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Blue plums

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Blue potatoes

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Blue grapes

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Blue corn

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Medicinal herbs

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Borage

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Hyssop

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Rosemary

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Sage

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Thank you!!