9 purple foods you must add to your daily diet

Blackberries are not just visually appealing but also packed with anthocyanin pigments. These antioxidants protect cells, reduce inflammation, and help against chronic conditions, such as diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease.

Blackberries

Also called "forbidden rice," black rice stands out with its deep purple colour when cooked. Beyond its unique appearance, this rice variety is rich in cancer-fighting anthocyanins.

Forbidden Rice

Purple sweet potatoes, in addition to their nutritional richness, contain anti-inflammatory properties. They protect against obesity and certain cancers.

Purple Sweet Potatoes

Purple-skinned eggplants are high in antioxidants and manganese. The peel, rich in anthocyanin nasunin, exhibits anti-inflammatory and heart-protective properties.

Eggplant

Purple cauliflower offers anti-inflammatory benefits and potential protection against certain cancers.

Purple Cauliflower

A nutritional powerhouse, Redbor kale with its purple tinge contains various plant compounds like kaempferol and quercetin.

Redbor Kale

Known for its health-promoting properties, piceatannol may benefit skin health, offering protection against sun damage and improving skin moisture.

Passion Fruit

The tropical mangosteen, with its deep purple outer rind, contains xanthones, which are antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anticancer activities.

Purple Mangosteen

Rich in anthocyanins and rutin, it provides a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and potent plant compounds, offering potential heart-protective and anticancer properties.

Purple Asparagus