Health Benefits of purple colored food | Fusion - WeRIndia

Different coloured foods have different health benefits. Eating purple-colored fruits and vegetables is a trend now.

Purple colored fruits include grapes, blueberries, figs, plums, passion fruits, cranberries and bilberries.

Purple vegetables are sweet potatoes, brinjals, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, carrots and radishes.

In addition to that, purple corn, rice and wheat are also available in the market.

Purple colored foods contain anthocyanins. They keep your heart healthy and prevent cancer.

Anthocyanins are water-soluble and dissolve in the water. Hence, the ideal way to cook is boiling.

You can add two or three types of fruits or vegetables to get extra benefits.

Here is a list of health benefits of purple-colored food:

• The anthocyanins in purple food prevent oxidation and free radicals. Especially blueberries can fight against stomach ulcers effectively.
• Bilberries can lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. Thus, they promote a healthy heart.
• Several studies proved that resveratrol in purple food can inhibit cancer cell growth. It can also kill cancer cells in breast cancer, blood cancer, skin cancer and lung cancer.
• Purple sweet potatoes can protect against colon cancers. They can also improve memory and learning capabilities. They help prevent age-related problems related to the nervous system.
• Purple cabbage, carrots and cauliflower can fight against urinary tract infections. They can also combat infections of H. pylori and control stomach ulcers.
• Grapes, cranberries, blueberries, bilberries control high blood pressure. They can also regulate blood circulation in the arteries.
• The best way to consume purple-colored food is to eat them raw. However, not all foods can be eaten raw. So, you can cook them on steam. Some of them can be eaten roasted.

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