Avocados
Benefits:Avocados help reduce cholesterol. This super food also helps to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. Avocados contain foliate, potassium, mono saturated fats and they are very high in fiber. You need to make sure that you eat them in moderation though because they do have a high % of fat. Unfortunately, even too much "good fat" makes you put on weight!
Nutrients:
Vitamins E, potassium, C and B6, fiber, folate and vitamin K
Apples
Benefits:Mmmmm apples - yum! Apples are definitely right up there in the top nutritious foods list! They are delicious, filling and so good for the waistline! Apples have so many antioxidants in them. They are also high in vitamin C which means higher iron absorption and less chance of cancer and heart disease. Make sure you eat the skin because there is a whole lot of goodness in it! Apples are great for getting your fibre and they have a low Glycemic Index which means they'll give you long lasting energy. Go the good old apple!
Nutrients:
Fibre, Vitamin C, anti-oxidant quercetin (in the apple skins) which prevents oxygen molecules damaging cells.
Berries
Benefits:Berries are tasty little low-calorie gifts from nature. Berries are a great source of vitamins and phytochemicals. They definitely deserve a special place in our list of top nutritious foods. Phytochemicals help prevent diseases and even treat some disorders. Cranberries and blueberries are great for treating bladder infections. Berries have have anti-cancer properties and are packed with antioxidants which help to slow down the aging process. Berries are without a doubt one of the top nutritious foods you'll come by.
Nutrients:
Fibre, Vitamin C, Antioxidants, Lutein, Potassium
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