Mariah Carey made a special diet after the birth of her twins to lose her baby pounds: three days a week, the singer ate only purple food. Immediately there was a hype about the "Purple Diet", which is called in this country "purple diet".

How does the purple diet work?

With the Purple diet you should eat at least three consecutive days exclusively aubergines, red cabbage, blueberries, currants, blackberries, plums or beet. It is best to supplement the purple-colored foods with red fruits, such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries or pink grapefruit and blood oranges.

How do you take off?

Most violet foods contain anthocyanins, particularly powerful antioxidants that protect our cells and even slow down the aging process. In addition, fruits and vegetables in Lilatцnen contain a lot of vitamin C and E. The actual weight loss effect arises largely by refraining from carbohydrates and fats. But especially berries provide a lot of energy and thus lower blood lipid content and blood cholesterol. The result: Fat is broken down. Our tip: It is best to prepare violet fruits as a smoothie while still ensuring a balanced diet with whole grains and healthy fats!