Rainbow Antioxidant Buddha Bowl

A colourful Buddha bowl layered with roasted sweet potato, purple cabbage, pomegranate, and walnuts — designed to deliver a broad spectrum of antioxidants that support healthy aging.

Why This Recipe Works for Healthy Aging

Cellular aging is heavily influenced by oxidative stress. Eating a wide variety of brightly coloured produce — orange sweet potato, purple cabbage, red pomegranate, deep blue blueberries — provides a broad range of polyphenols and antioxidants that help the body counter everyday cellular wear and tear, while healthy fats and fibre support metabolic and cardiovascular health as you age.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed and roasted
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Roast the sweet potato cubes at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelised.
2. Cook the quinoa according to package directions and let it cool slightly.
3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
4. Layer the mixed greens, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, and purple cabbage in a bowl.
5. Top with blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts.
6. Drizzle with the dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Notes

• Sweet potato provides beta-carotene, an antioxidant linked to skin and eye health.
• Purple cabbage and blueberries deliver anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants studied for reducing cellular oxidative stress.
• Pomegranate seeds are rich in punicalagins, unique antioxidants associated with cardiovascular benefits.
• Walnuts and olive oil supply healthy fats that support brain and heart health as you age.

Pairing With Health Topics

Read the full Healthy Aging guide on Cornsc for simple daily habits — movement, sleep, and nutrition like this bowl — that support strength and vitality at every age.