Carotenoids

Phytochemical

Phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables; women in their 70s with highest levels twice as likely to survive 5 years

Food Sources

Foods that contain Carotenoids.

Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
One of the most concentrated sources of carotenoids
Source: How Not to Age
Microgreens
Edible microgreens have high vitamin and carotenoid concentrations compared to mature plants (Xiao et al. 2012)
Source: How Not to Die
Carrots (Cooked)
Cooking increases bioavailability of carotenoids from carrots (Ghavami et al. 2012)
Source: How Not to Die
Zucchini
also contains carotenoids, which are proven to help reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Bell Peppers
packed with antioxidants like carotenoids, which can help with your cardiovascular health
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Health conditions that Carotenoids may influence, based on research.

Premature Death
Women in their 70s with most carotenoid phytonutrients in bloodstream were twice as likely to survive 5 years
Source: How Not to Age
Cardiovascular Disease
carotenoids, which are proven to help reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Skin Aging
Dietary carotenoid deposition in skin gives a golden glow preferred as healthiest-looking; increase in facial attractiveness from eating more fruits and vegetables
Source: How Not to Age
Telomere Shortening
Serum carotenoid levels positively associated with leukocyte telomere length in US adults
Source: How Not to Age
UV-Induced Skin Damage
Meta-analysis showed beta-carotene provides protection from sunburn
Source: How Not to Age

Recipes featuring foods that contain Carotenoids.