A basket full of luscious, purple-colored foods does more good than just look pretty. True to their color, which has long been associated with strength and luxury, purple foods are good for health. And a fun fact:A purple hue in fruits and vegetables is caused by a type of flavonoid called anthocyanins, an antioxidant that boosts immunity and may help lower your risk of cancer and heart disease. Here are 7 healthy purple foods.
Eggplant
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, niacin, folate and chlorogenic acid.
Blueberries
Blueberries are absolutely loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin K, fiber and vitamin A.
Grapes
Grapes are full of antioxidants such as vitamin C, manganese, beta-carotene and resveratrol.
Red cabbage Purple (or red) cabbage is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and calcium; it is also rich in dietary fiber.
Purple potatoes
Thanks to their purple hue, purple potatoes contain four times the antioxidants of russet potatoes.
Plums
Plums are full of nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, B1, B2, B3, B6, vitamin E, potassium, fluoride, iron, calcium and zinc.
Blackberries
Blackberries contain high levels of bioflavonoids and vitamin C, and their dark purple color means they contain more antioxidants than almost any other fruit.
