Jennifer Silverberg
The kale salad at Pastaria
Green: Popeye knew what he was doing: Green veggies such as spinach contain vitamins galore, including B vitamins and vitamins C,E and K.
Gut Check recommends: the shaved kale salad at Pastaria (7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton; 314-862-6603).
Blue and Purple: These foods get their pigments from anthocyanins, a natural antioxidant shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers and promote heart health.
Gut Check recommends: the imam bayildi (baked eggplant) at Aya Sofia (6671 Chippewa Street; 314-645-9919).
And if you're still snacking on that box of chocolates from Valentine's Day, no need to stop. Chocolates, especially dark varieties, contain antioxidants and help boost heart health.
