Pantone recently announced Ultra-Violet, as the 2018 Color of the Year. Serving as the hue of some of our favorite superfoods, Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., a New York City Osteopathic Physician board certified, has compiled a list of the impressive benefits these cosmic colored foods have to offer and why you should incorporate them into your diet.
· Blackberries are loaded with vitamin C, as well as vitamins A, E, K, and B vitamins, antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which sift free radicals and reactive oxygen species.
· Blueberries are a top superfood of the fruit world, containing iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K, which help and maintain bone health.
· Red cabbage contains disease-fighting properties known as polyphenols, which offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits. It also is a great source of dietary fiber and a rich source of several vitamins.
· Lavender Oil created from the lavender herb, has been proven to assist with getting rid of bloating and calming itching.
· Plums are rich in fiber and help to ease digestion, as well as great source of vitamin
· Açaí Berries are loaded with antioxidants, as well as being rich in fiber, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C and E, mineral salts (calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium) amongst others.
· Figs are rich in natural health benefiting phytonutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. Dried figs are a great concentrated source of minerals and vitamins.
-GG
6 comments
I love blackberries and blueberries, and my boys love fig anything! These all look so pretty together!!
Hey, they say eat the rainbow, right? Pantone IS the rainbow!
I love these colors! They are so beautiful. I had no idea they were pantone color of the year. One thing I want to do is get a lavender plant, they smell amazing!
Oooh…these are so pretty. I think colors found in nature and foods are the best colors anyway!!
Mmm…I love blackberries and blueberries and the colors are soooo pretty!
The most beautiful food photography! Purple is one of my favorite colors so I love this!
April