Taste a Rainbow of Foods

Cinzia Cuneo October 25, 2011 Cancer, Eat Well, Fruit, Health, Recipes

Blue and Purple Fruits and Vegetables

Nutrition experts agree that our meals should literally be as colourful as possible, in order to benefit from the wide variety of nutrients and vitamins offered by fruits and vegetables.

Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables are coloured by natural plant pigments called “anthocyanins“, that are powerful antioxidants and protect our cells from damage. They may help reduce the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. Some studies even show that they may improve memory.

The champion foods in this group are blueberries, purple grapes, and raisins, but here are some other good ones: blackberries, eggplant, figs, plums, prunes.

A few of our recipes that feature blue/purple fruits and vegetables:

• Berry Smoothie
• Fennel, Grape, and Blue Cheese Salad
• Sesame-Glazed Aubergine

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Cinzia Cuneo

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!