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Saturday 29 June 2019

Put some purple on your plate: Why you should eat more of these powerhouse veggies

[Natural News]: You’ve probably heard that we should “eat a rainbow” if we want to be healthy, with the brightest-colored natural, whole foods often containing the most nutrients.

When you put this advice in action, however, your plate probably leans more toward the red, orange, yellow and green parts of the spectrum given the number of foods in these shades that are readily available. If purple tends to be absent from your plate, here’s what you need to know.

Anthocyanins are what give purple vegetables their vibrant shades. They not only protect the vegetables from damage from the sun and cold, but they also attract pollinators. However, it’s not just the plants that benefit from anthocyanins; they can also help protect you from lifestyle illnesses and protect your cells from damage...read more>>>...