Pretoria - August 2020

Registered dietician at Nutri & Flora, Dr Florence Malongane lists a few of the
health benefits of purple fruit and veggies.
Grapes
Rich in antioxidants and nutrients such as potassium, calcium, iron, folate,
magnesium, selenium, vitamins A, C and B6, among other benefits.
Red grape skin is very high in resveratrol, which accounts for many
health benefits such as supporting heart health, cholesterol level
management, prevents signs of ageing and other skin problems, offers
antioxidant support and helps the body’s ability to manage healthy
blood sugar levels.
Blueberries
Similar to grapes, blueberries are rich in dietary fibre, calcium, copper,
iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc, vitamins A, C
and various types of vitamin B. Not only do they protect against heart
disease and cancer, but help with digestion, deliver healthy antioxidants,
improve skin health, promote healthy bones, support healthy blood
pressure and boost brain function.
Blackberries
A single serving of blackberries
provides about half your daily
recommended intake of vitamin C!
Even more impressively, they’re very
high in fibre and are a great source
of vitamin K. Other benefits of this
superfruit include the improvement
of oral health, a healthy heart
and bones, full of antioxidants, an
immunity booster, have anti-cancer
properties and improve brainpower,
including cognitive and motor
function.
Eggplant
They’re packed with vitamins C, K
and B6 and an ample amount of
potassium, manganese and fibre.
This vegetable (technically a fruit)
also contains antioxidants that help
promote heart health, control blood
sugar levels, reduce cancer risk,
improve cognitive function and aid
weight loss.
Red cabbage
Packing more vitamins (C, K, A),
dietary fibre, and other nutrients in
a standard serving size than many
other foods, this single plant can help
improve the function of your immune
system, fight chronic inflammation,
and even improve blood clotting.
Ancient Romans apparently used
cabbage to restore their bodies after
heavy alcohol consumption. Try
munching some red cabbage the
morning after!
Figs aren’t only delicious, but they’re also a great way to get fibre, calcium, potassium
and magnesium, all of which are nutrients many of us don’t regularly get enough of. They
have many potential benefits, including promoting digestive and heart health, along with
potentially helping manage blood sugar levels and promoting healthy skin.
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