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Nutritional values of top 20 food*
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Broccoli |
Anti-cancer compound sulforaphane boosting an enzyme which neutralizes carcinogens, avoiding tumour growth |
Blueberries |
Rich in Vitamin A, C & E (anti-oxidant**), beta-carotene, minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium and manganese |
Okra |
Good source of niacin, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, Vitamin A, C, K, thiamine, riboflavin, foliate, calcium, magnesium, potassium |
Oranges |
Rich in Vitamin C, thiamine, foliate, Vitamin K |
Green Beans |
Good source of Vitamin K, C, A, B2, B1, manganese, magnesium, fibre, foliate, tryptophan, iron, copper |
Pineapple |
Good source of manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, Zinc, selenium, phosphorus, Vitamin C, B1, B6, K, B3, foliate |
Radish |
High in fiber, riboflavin, foliate, Vitamin C, K, B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese |
Summer Squash |
Rich in manganese, Vitamin C, A, K, magnesium copper, potassium, phosphorus, foliate |
Apple |
Good source of dietary fibre and Vitamin C, A, potassium |
Green Cabbage |
Vitamin K, C, B6, A, Fibre, manganese, foliate, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium , magnesium tryptophan |
Tomatoes |
Rich in vitamin C, A, B, niacin, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, chromium, foliate, riboflavin, fibre. Also rich in lycopene – an anti-oxidant which can help prevent a number of cancers such as prostate, colorectal, breast and lung |
Clementine |
Vitamin C, K, A, calcium, potassium |
Watermelon |
Good source of potassium, vitamin A, C |
Mango |
Rich in vitamin C, A, E, B, K, magnesium, manganese, selenium, calcium, iron, phosphorus |
Red Onions |
High in vitamin C, B6, dietary fibre, foliate, manganese |
Non-fat Milk |
Good source of vitamin D, A, B12, K, calcium, riboflavin, phosphorus |
Fresh Figs |
High in vitamin B6, K, potassium, tryptophan |
Grapes |
Good source of Vitamin C, A, E, K, B, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium , selenium, zinc, manganese, copper |
Banana |
Good source of dietary fibre, Vitamin C & B6, potassium , manganese |
Avocado |
Good source of dietary fibre, Vitamin C, K, foliate |
*All the above have very low saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
** Antioxidants such as lycopene, anthocyamins, flavones, geraniol, linalo, nerol and tannins are believed to protect the body against cancer and heart disease.
Phosphorus (Ph) Integral part of nucleic acid (back bone of genetic material).
Published 13/02/2011, Review date August 2014