Purple-colored foods contain anthocyanins, which are among the best natural antioxidants discovered so far, surpassing well-known antioxidants like vitamins C and E.
Rich in vitamin C, sugars, and dietary fiber
Rich in amino acids and vitamin C
Rich in over 10 different amino acids
Rich in vitamin C and vitamin E
Rich in protein, fat, and carbohydrates
Rich in lysine and tryptophan
Rich in trace elements
Rich in anthocyanins, dietary fiber, mucin, polysaccharides, and various vitamins and minerals
Contains unsaturated fatty acids
Rich in anthocyanins
Rich in folic acid and protein
Rich in trace elements
Rich in vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium
Rich in vitamins B1, B2, and B6
Rich in vitamin A and dietary fiber
Efficient removal of free radicals, slowing down cellular oxidative damage, known as "oral skin cosmetics", can inhibit wrinkle formation and reduce UV damage
Restore vascular elasticity, reduce bad cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis and hypertension
Promote the synthesis of "rhodopsin" in retinal cells, enhance light adaptation ability, alleviate eye fatigue, and prevent cataracts and retinal lesions
Reduce inflammatory response (such as purple cabbage can reduce intestinal inflammatory markers by 22% -40%), inhibit cancer cell proliferation (purple sweet potato anthocyanins can target colon cancer stem cells)
Benefits:Rich in amino acids, sugars, vitamins, and minerals, it has the effects of supplementing nutrition, aiding digestion, preventing hypoglycemia, nourishing blood and qi, anti-aging, and promoting cardiovascular health
Recipe: Grape Salad: Wash the grapes and remove the stems. Prepare some lettuce, cucumber, tomato and other vegetables, cut them into appropriate sizes. Put grapes and vegetables into a bowl, add an appropriate amount of yogurt or salad dressing, and mix well
Benefits:High fiber vegetables, rich in vitamin P, anthocyanins, potassium and other components
Recipe: Fish flavored eggplant: Cut the eggplant into slices, add an appropriate amount of oil to the pot, stir fry minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add Douban sauce seasoning and stir fry evenly. Add eggplant slices and stir fry until cooked
Benefits:Rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Recipe: Wash the mountain bamboo thoroughly, remove the green leaves, and place the gap facing the palm of your hand; Apply a little force in the middle, squeeze open the fruit shell, and remove the flesh
Benefits:Rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
Recipe:Pumpkin Plum Steamed: Ingredients: 200g pumpkin, 15 dried plums, and an appropriate amount of honey. Method: Cut the pumpkin into pieces and place them on a plate with dried plums. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Drizzle with honey
Benefits:Rich in quercetin, sulfides, and dietary fiber
Recipe: Peel and wash onions, cut them into thin strips; Pour oil into the pot, heat up the oil and pour in the egg mixture. Wait for the eggs to solidify before serving. Add a little more oil to the pot, stir fry shredded onions until soft, add some salt and light soy sauce for seasoning, pour in the scrambled eggs, stir fry evenly, and then remove from the pot.
Benefits:Rich in anthocyanins, vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, and glucosinolates
Recipe: Stir fried eggs with purple cabbage: Cut the purple cabbage into shreds, beat the eggs and add salt. First, stir fry the eggs into chunks and serve. Then stir fry the purple cabbage until soft, and mix and season.
purple foods are rich in Rich in anthocyanins, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients, it has antioxidant, cardiovascular protection, vision improvement, anti-inflammatory and other effects
Combine them using the “Rainbow Principle” for balanced nutrient intake. Let your meals become colorful and healthier!
Daily Goal: Include at least 3–5 different colored foods, e.g., green broccoli (liver protection), black wood ear mushrooms (kidney support), white yam (lung nourishment).
Cooking Tips: Combine red ingredients with fats (e.g., scrambled eggs with tomatoes) or acidic seasonings (e.g., lemon juice) to enhance fat-soluble nutrient absorption.
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