Our Favorite Superfoods are actually Pantone’s 2018 Color of The Year

Our Favorite Superfoods are actually Pantone’s 2018 Color of The Year

written by Global Glam March 12, 2018

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.

The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

·       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.

The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

·       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.

Figs, The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

Figs, The 2018 Pantone Color of The Year, Ultra Violet Serves As Our Favorite Superfoods

 

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6 comments

Stephanie March 14, 2018 - 9:50 pm

I love blackberries and blueberries, and my boys love fig anything! These all look so pretty together!!

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Christina March 14, 2018 - 11:32 pm

Hey, they say eat the rainbow, right? Pantone IS the rainbow!

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Angela Tolsma March 15, 2018 - 10:57 am

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!

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Holly @ Granola on the Side March 15, 2018 - 11:34 am

Oooh…these are so pretty. I think colors found in nature and foods are the best colors anyway!!

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jillian March 15, 2018 - 3:47 pm

Mmm…I love blackberries and blueberries and the colors are soooo pretty!

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April March 16, 2018 - 2:22 am

The most beautiful food photography! Purple is one of my favorite colors so I love this!

April

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