Cold winters tend to cause dryness and roughness, and in addition to topical skincare products, diet is also the key to improving skin condition. Many foods are rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and anthocyanins. As a natural antioxidant, anthocyanins have 20 times the antioxidant capacity of vitamin C and 50 times that of vitamin E, which not only helps to beautify the skin, but also delays the aging process. Today, I am going to share with you several foods rich in anthocyanins, which are recommended to be consumed more in winter, which are not only nutritious, but also delicious and affordable.
Purple sweet potato is a dark purple tuber plant, and its color is rich in anthocyanins. Purple potatoes are not only high in nutritional value, but also delicious in taste and can be made into a variety of delicacies. One recommended way to make it is yam purple potato cake. First, peel and wash the yam and purple sweet potato, cut it into thin slices, and then put it in a steamer and steam it over medium heat. After steaming, add an appropriate amount of sugar to press into a puree, then mix with glutinous rice flour and stir well, and add an appropriate amount of pure milk as needed. Roll the dough into long strips, cut it into small pieces, and put it in a mold to press into shape. Finally, put it in a steamer and steam it. This yam purple potato cake is soft and sweet, nutritious and very delicious.
Purple cabbage is a purple bulbous vegetable that contains a lot of anthocyanins and is rich in antioxidant capacity. Purple cabbage can be made into a home-cooked dish - stir-fried red cabbage. First, tear the red cabbage into small pieces, soak it in clean water for 20 minutes, then wash and drain. Stir-fry the dried chili peppers, garlic cloves, Sichuan peppercorns, etc. to bring out the fragrance, then add the red cabbage and stir-fry for a while, add an appropriate amount of salt, light soy sauce, sugar, and chili sauce and stir-fry evenly. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onion and white sesame seeds, remove from the pan and serve. This stir-fried purple cabbage is fragrant and tender, making it a healthy and delicious home-cooked dish.
Purple eggplant is a vegetable with a special color, and its purple color is also ** anthocyanins. Purple eggplant is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. One recommended way to make it is fish-flavored eggplant. First, cut the purple eggplant into long strips, marinate in salted water for 10 minutes, and then squeeze out the water. Chop the pork into minced meat, add an appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine and marinate for 10 minutes. Fry the eggplant until slightly soft and remove it for later use. Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, stir-fry the garlic slices and Pixian bean paste, then pour in the minced meat and stir-fry until golden brown. Then pour the fried eggplant strips into the pot, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and stir-fry, and remove the juice from the pot. This fish-flavored eggplant has a bright color and a sour and spicy taste, which is very appetizing.
Purple onion is a common seasoned vegetable that contains more anthocyanins and has better antioxidant capacity than regular onions. Purple onions can be made into scrambled eggs with onion fungus and green peppers. First, wash the purple onion, fungus, and green pepper and cut into cubes. Crack the eggs into a bowl and stir well with salt to taste. Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pan, fry the eggs and cut them into large pieces for later use. Add an appropriate amount of oil to the pot, stir-fry the garlic slices, then add the fungus and stir-fry for a while. Then add the purple onion and green pepper to continue stir-frying, add an appropriate amount of seasoning and stir-fry well, and finally add the fried egg and stir-fry over high heat, and thicken before removing from the pot. This scrambled egg with onion fungus and green pepper is brightly colored, crisp and fragrant.
By eating more foods rich in anthocyanins, you can not only beautify your skin, but also help to strengthen your immunity and improve your resistance. During the cold and dry winter months, we should provide sufficient nutrients to moisturize and protect the skin through a balanced diet. Purple sweet potato, purple cabbage, purple eggplant and purple onion are all rich in anthocyanins, which have a good effect on beauty and immunity. Here are a few recommended practices for making with these ingredients:
1. Yam purple potato cake:
2. Stir-fried red cabbage:
Prepare red cabbage, cooking oil, salt, garlic cloves, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, aged vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, chili paste, cooked white sesame seeds, and chives.
3. Fish-flavored eggplant:
Prepare eggplant, pork, chives, ginger, garlic cloves, bean paste, millet pepper, light soy sauce, aged sauce, sugar, vinegar, salt, starch.
Pour the fried eggplant into the pan, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, aged sauce, sugar, vinegar and a little salt and stir well.
4. Scrambled eggs with onion fungus and green pepper:
Prepare purple onions, black fungus, green chilies, eggs, garlic slices, Pixian bean paste, salt, and cooking oil.
Not only are these dishes delicious, but they are also rich in nutrients and antioxidants, helping to improve conditions and resist the dry environment of the cold winter months. Adding anthocyanin-rich foods to your winter diet can help maintain healthy skin and an energetic body.