Alpha-Carotenes Linked to Longevity
A diet featuring colorful vegetables rich in the antioxidant alpha-carotene may reduce the risks of death. Yellow-orange vegetables (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and winter squash) and dark-green vegetables (including broccoli, green beans, green peas, and spinach) are foods rich in the antioxidant alpha-carotene. Chaoyang Li, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …