Black is the New Green

We know that the color of the fresh foods we eat can indicate the nutrient value and black has been getting a lot of attention lately.

Not only is wearing black slimming, but eating it keeps you healthy.

I’ve always loved black beans and every summer I can remember I have overdosed on blackberries from my Dad’s garden.

I came across this article from Health magazine that outlines a few black foods and why you should eat or drink more of them.

Black Rice
Now this I have never had. 100% whole grain and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. I hope to try it as soon as I can find some. Has anyone tried it before?

Black Beans
Love ‘em. I make beans and rice regularly. I also like mixing canned black beans with chopped red onion and green pepper, then topping it with cilantro and lime juice. Full of disease fighting flavonoids which act as antioxidants.

Black Tea
I can remember drinking black tea when I was younger, but once the green craze hit I left it behind. It looks like it may be time to bring it back. Lots flavonoids here, too.

Blackberries
I love blackberries. The ones from the garden are huge and bursting with sweetness when they are perfectly ripe. I eat them fresh in the summer, but I have to admit the frozen ones we keep for winter usually end up in a dessert like blackberry dumplings or cobbler. The polyphenols in these berries act as antioxidants. Some research from the University of Kentucky (where yours truly went to grad school and worked for 3 years) shows they may slow cancer cell growth too.

So I plan to add little more black to my dark green and definitely let me know if you’ve tried the black rice before.