Reach For The Blues For Healthy Aging

Blue and purple fruits and vegetables contain health-promoting Phytochemicals, which are being studied for their anti-aging benefits. It's believed that eating produce that is blue or purple in color can help maintain urinary tract health, lower the risk of some cancers and help with memory function.


Blackberry

High in fiber and Folate, blackberries are also a good source of Vitamin C and contain small amounts of Iron, Calcium and Vitamin E.

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Blueberry

Blueberries can help reduce the risk of urinary tract infection, and their high antioxidant level helps reduce the buildup of bad cholesterol.

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Eggplant

With only 25 calories per serving, healthy eggplant also contains dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Iron and Potassium.

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Plum

High in Vitamin C, plums contain some Potassium, as well as Riboflavin and other B vitamins.

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Prune

Very high in Antioxidants and a good source of Vitamin A, dried plums and raisins also contain Vitamin E, Potassium, Iron and B vitamins, as well as Magnesium and phosphorous.

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Purple Grape

Free of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and Sodium, purple grapes are a healthy source of Vitamin C, and are high in Antioxidants!

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Purple Potato

Purple potatoes contain the antioxidant glutathione and all of the nutrients of other potatoes. And did you know that one serving provides 45% RDI of Vitamin C, 21% RDI of Potassium and 3 grams of fiber?

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Raisin

Very high in Antioxidants and a good source of Vitamin A, dried plums and raisins also contain Vitamin E, Potassium, Iron and B vitamins, as well as Magnesium and phosphorous.

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