Aside from being beautiful, this vibrant veg is packed with health benefits.
From fighting inflammation to protecting your heart, purple potatoes have you covered.
Colors don’t just make food prettythey can also be a sign of nutritional power.
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And purple is mighty.
This royal shade comes from anthocyaninsdisease-fighting antioxidants.
Here are a few reasons why you should include purple sweet potatoes in your weekly rotation.
Antioxidant Powerhouse
When it comes to antioxidants, usually the deeper the color, the better.
In some instances, how you cook food can influence its antioxidant levels.
Researchers looked at what this means for purple potatoes specifically.
Heart Healthy
Purple potatoes' high antioxidant content translates into impressive heart health benefits.
After two weeks, blood pressure significantly improved for those eating purple potatoes compared to white potatoes.
Can purple potatoes help reduce inflammation?
Purple potatoes are no exception.
The pop in of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in purple potatoes have been found to stunt cancer cell growth.
This is an exciting implication for a few specific types of cancer.
This could be good news for the future treatment of this common cancer punch in.
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