Nutritional values of top 20 food*

 

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