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Purple Vegetables. Pam Paulsen K-State Research & Extension Reno Co. Why Purple???. It looks great on a plate. Why Purple???. It’s good for you! Phytochemicals = Plant chemicals Colors = Antioxidants Anthocyanins Flavanols Proanthocyanins Ellagic acid Resveratrol. Why Purple???.
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Purple Vegetables Pam Paulsen K-State Research & Extension Reno Co.
Why Purple??? It looks great on a plate
Why Purple??? It’s good for you! Phytochemicals = Plant chemicals Colors = Antioxidants • Anthocyanins • Flavanols • Proanthocyanins • Ellagic acid • Resveratrol
Why Purple??? A colorful diet… • Protects against heart disease and cancer • Improves memory function • Slows the aging process • Strengthens mental capacity • Boosts the immune system
Why Purple??? Why not???
Romaine ‘Eruption’ Blackjack Lettuce Magenta
Purple Ruffles Siam/Thai Basil
Purple King (Pole) Royal Burgundy (Bush) Beans
Blue Corn Indian Blue Sweet Corn Shaman’s Blue Popcorn
Purple Dragon Purple Haze Carrots
Table Ace Acorn Blue Hubbard Squash Queensland Blue
Purple Beauty Islander Bell Pepper
Aurora Explosive Ember Ornamental Pepper