Purple color in food is caused by the component Anthocyanidin. The more of this substance, the darker purple the food becomes. Foods that commonly contain this component are black beans (very dark purple), purple grapes, red grapes, purple sweet potatoes, purple cabbage, eggplant, purple kale, blueberries… This purple color is created by an excellent antioxidant for the body. They help neutralize free radicals, prevent diseases, reduce sagging, and slow down aging in the skin.
They also help the body fight inflammation, which helps limit acne on the skin. In particular, purple foods are very good for the brain, helping to enhance memory, keeping you young, improving blood circulation, making the body rosy, and helping you sleep better, feeling refreshed.
Therefore, experts recommend adding purple foods to your daily diet to enjoy the amazing benefits from them.
One of the easiest ways to add purple foods in Vietnam includes:
Drinking black bean water: Black bean water is a widely popular beverage that is easy to make and cheap. You just need to choose black beans, soak them in water for about 6 hours. Rinse them clean, then roast them on a pan, and cook until done to get the drinking water. You can drink black bean water daily, 2 cups of 500ml each.
Using blue butterfly pea flower tea: Blue butterfly pea flowers are easy to plant, they can be grown in small pots and can produce many flowers when climbing on the wall. Dry the flowers, make tea using warm water and enjoy a cup of blue butterfly pea flower tea, it’s very good for your health. You can also use the flowers to naturally dye foods like cooking sticky rice, making cakes…
Eating more fresh grapes: Grapes are a rich source of antioxidants, easy to eat, and a common fruit. When eating grapes, it is best to clean them and eat the skin as well. Because the antioxidant component is mainly concentrated in the grape skin.
Add more purple sweet potatoes and purple cabbage to your meals: Purple sweet potatoes and purple cabbage are easy to find in the market. You should prepare them simply by boiling to avoid complicated processing, or make juice or salad for a healthier option.