Wellness

[dex]

Does anyone know if these are gmo.Lately I have seen purple carrots,potatoes and cauliflower.

[sidsmom]

If organic, no.

Do you eat purple carrots, potatoes, cauliflower every day?

[KingstonsMom]

From Organic Authority's website:

Purple vegetables and fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins, which give foods the royal hue – anywhere from deep red-orange to striking violet to beautiful blue. Breeding plants with anthocyanins creates purple cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Plants that contain anthocyanins are better protected against damage from sunlight, and the color also attracts bees and other pollinators.

Research suggests that anthocyanins may help protect cells, heal the body, decrease inflammation, and lower the risk of heart disease and cancer. Purple cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and red cabbage also contain indoles, nutrients derived from sulfur compounds that may slow the metabolism of carcinogens. Berries are good sources of ellagic acid, a phytochemical that may also help protect cell integrity.

In addition to the anthocyanins, indoles and ellagic acid, these purple vegetables and fruits also contain all the expected nutritional components of fresh produce – such as vitamin A, B2, C, dietary fiber, potassium, and other phenols.

http://www.organicauthority.com/33-Perfectly-Purple-Vegetables-Fruits

[dex]

@sidsmom No I don't eat everyday but if I find a health benefit I will eat more often for sure.

[Poodlepet2]

From what I understand, it's hybridization, but I know the WHO totally supports the boost in nutrition.  From what I'm reading, purple is the "new" green!

I am anxiously awaiting purple cauliflower seeds that I just ordered.  I am a huge cauliflower fan, but this variety is gorgeous! I love purple potatoes-both savory and sweet.

I can't say I've noticed a big taste difference, but they certainly brighten your plate!

Poodlepet2

[SilleeMee]

Speaking of GMO...here's something that most people don't know: all kale, including the organic variety, is a gmo food. Kale is actually the result of years of crossbreeding of cabbages. Same goes for broccoli and cauliflower...we created these veggies.

This should be re-worded to say "hybridized" and not gmo. I did not want to infer the wrong meaning.

[cherry]

I've seen them in the store. I might give them a try the next time I make my root vegetable dish

[SilleeMee]

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@BeccaLou wrote:

@SilleeMeeWhat Exactly is GMO?

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"A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. The foreign genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans." - from google

Just because a food is a gmo doesn't mean it's bad for you. It's just that most organic food contains a higher concentration of nutrients...they are more nutrient dense.

@BeccaLou

[Shelbelle]

Anthocyanins very healthy for you, also found in blood oranges. Dr Oz says the darker the fruit or veg the healthier they are. Purple carrots now found in lots of baby foods too.

We eat lots of purple potatoes.

[qbetzforreal]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Speaking of GMO...here's something that most people don't know: all kale, including the organic variety, is a gmo food. Kale is actually the result of years of crossbreeding of cabbages. Same goes for broccoli and cauliflower...we created these veggies.

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Oh my, this is not true.  All these vegetable are part of the samesspecies. Brassica oleracea is a plant species that includes many common foods as cultivars, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, savoy, kohlrabi, and gai lan.  GMO means its created in lab.

Like tomatoes, eggplant are part of the nightshade species. There purple potatoes indiginous to Peru and Bolivia.