Wouldn’t it be great if we could get the benefits of exercise without having to actually work out? I’m sure we’ve all wished we could do just that at one time or another. Well, you can – at least when it comes to strengthening your bones and addressing aspects of metabolic dysfunction.

You probably know that eating a diet full of color is one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting optimal nutrition. But some colors are easier to find than others. One of the harder categories for people to fill is the reddish-purple group. These foods are full of a beneficial flavonoid called anthocyanidin. As you’re about to see, this flavonoid has health benefits for everything from your brain to your blood vessels to your nervous system.

Depression is a serious issue in America, affecting over 10% of the population. In fact, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health says 11% percent of Americans over the age of 12 are on antidepressant drugs. But the problem is even bigger for women over 40, where 25% of them are taking antidepressants.