Forget Greens, You Need Purples In Your Diet

Green might dominate the fashion scene this year, but it is purple that shall rule your dinner table.

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19 January 2017

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Yes, purple cauliflower, purple potatoes, berries, ube, eggplants and many other food items with the same colour palette will become mainstream this year.

Food experts, critics and chefs from around the world have unanimously given their vote to purple as the super food to eat in 2017. And that’s not just because of the gorgeous eye-popping colour that looks great on Instagram.

Purple foods like berries, eggplants, purple potatoes are packed with antioxidant content – anthocyanin. They strengthen your immune system, neutralise ageing agents and reduce the risk for high blood pressure.

Now that we’ve convinced you on how good the colour purple is for your body, check out some easy ways to include it in your daily diet:

1. Toss some purple cabbage in your salads.

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Raw purple cabbage not only adds a vibrant colour to your salad bowl, it also contains dietary fibre that prevents excess cholesterol from entering your bloodstream. Toss this royal vegie with lemon juice and salt for a healthy delight.

2. Snack on blueberry smoothie.

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Berries fall under that tiny food group that says ‘I’m-healthy, I look pretty and don’t taste like grass’. Grab a bowl of berries instead of a bag of chips –it will do wonders for your skin!

3. Add some roasted eggplants as a side.

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Ok, we know eggplants don’t fall in your favourite food group but roast a slice, toss it in your sandwich and have a bite - you can thank us later for the satisfying experience.

4. Purple Potato Fries? Yes, please.

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Yes, no veggie can replace the ever so popular potato, but you can, however, tweak it a bit. According to the US Department of Agriculture, purple potatoes add more than 4 times the antioxidants in comparison to regular potatoes.

5. Drink Purple Carrot Juice

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Here’s a fun fact: Before the 17th century, almost all cultivated carrots were deep purple in colour. These pretty looking things are making a comeback due to their higher antioxidant capacity compared to their orange and yellow counterparts.

6. Grill some purple cauliflower

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Cauliflowers don’t really enjoy the reputation of a good looking veggie on a plate, but look at a purple one and you will change your opinion. Plus, they are jam packed with healthy nutrients and antioxidants.