It is well-known that purple fruits and vegetables come with numerous health benefits alongside their delicious taste. Therefore, if you are looking for healthy food options, purple foods are your ideal choice. Here is a selection of purple foods that should be added to your diet, according to the Times of India:
**Purple Cabbage**
Purple cabbage is one of the well-known vegetables in the purple food category. Also known as red cabbage, it is beneficial and has health-enhancing properties due to the presence of anthocyanins. This type of cabbage is rich in pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, and it has anti-inflammatory properties. It can be consumed like green cabbage.
**Passion Fruit**
This fruit is produced from a tropical vine called Passiflora edulis. It has a purple or yellow skin covering a soft, sweet pulp filled with crunchy seeds. Its flavor is extremely delicious, and it contains a substance called pastinaca, which is an antioxidant. This fruit is beneficial for skin health and has properties that promote overall health, boosting the immune system due to its vitamin C and vitamin A content.
**Eggplant**
Eggplant is readily available in local grocery stores and is a rich source of fiber and antioxidants, as well as essential minerals for metabolism and bone health, such as manganese, thiamine, B-6, and copper.
**Açaí Berries**
Açaí berries grow on palm trees in the dense rainforests of South and Central America. Technically, they cannot be called berries as they contain pits like olives and apricots. These berries have a short shelf life and are usually exported to other countries in the form of pulped juice or dried powder. Açaí berries are densely packed with nutrients loaded with antioxidants, which may help reduce high cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
**Purple Carrots**
Purple carrots are crunchy vegetables with a sweet taste packed with a variety of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, potassium, and fiber. They also contain powerful antioxidants like phenolic compounds and carotenoids.
