🍆 Purple Superfoods ▫️ Credit: ➡ @theshreddedvegan ▫️ Purple fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant which are natural plant pigments that provide foods with their unique purple colour. Antioxidants are naturally produced by the plant to protect the plant from droughts, UV Ray's exposure, environmental stressors and more. ▫️ These same antioxidants break down free radicals in the human body and have many other health benefits. Vibrant purple, red and blue fruits & veg often indicates nutrient density and antioxidants. The darker the colour of a food, the higher the contents of antioxidants and nutrients will be, and the healthier the food. ▫️ Include purple fruits and vegetables into your diet at least 4-5 days a week along with dark green, orange and yellow foods for maximum benefits. ▫️ ➕ The health benefits research shows: ▫️ ✔ Anti-Inflammatory - Anthocyanins have consistently shown to reduce inflammation. Chronic inflammation is one of the leading causes of all diseases. ▫️ 🧠 Good for your brain - A 2003 study published in the archives of pharmacy research showed the memory enhancing effects of eating purple sweet potatoes. Another study showed the ability if anthocyanins to help prevent age related decline in the nervous system. They have also been shown to improve memory and learning. ▫️ 🧬 Anti-Cancer - Anthocyanins are associated with cancer prevention. A 2013 study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research suggests that purple sweet potato may protect against colorectal cancer the third most common cancer. ▫️ They also can help protect and heal your cells from damage and protect you from many lifestyle diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Along with improved skin, improved blood circulation and more. ▫️ If you do not already have a purple daily staple then you should definitely consider including one or two.💪🏽 ▫️ #capetownvegan #govegan #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #naturalfoods #nutrition #plantbased #plantbasedfoods #plantbasednutrition #plantsofinstagram #plantstagram #plants🌿 #superfood #superfoodideas #superfoods #superfruit #vegan #veganhealth #vegannutrition https://www.instagram.com/p/B37CdSbpYbt/?igshid=1uheu524ac79v
