Beetroot

Beetroot is extremely high in antioxidant polyphenols and is the highest natural source of nitrates which reduce fatigue and improve physical and mental performance and promote cardiovascular health.

Broccoli

Broccoli is high in Vitamin C, dietary fibre, lutein and antioxidant carotenoids and several nutrients that may provide cancer inhibiting effects.

Carrots

Carrots are high in fibre, minerals and antioxidants, especially beta-carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyesight. In traditional medicine carrots have been used to treat intestinal parasites, tonsillitis and constipation.

Cranberries

Cranberries are a rich source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, E, and K1, manganese, and copper. They are also a rich source of various bioactive plant compounds. Some of these, such as the A-type proanthocyanidins, may be useful as a prevention against urinary tract infections.

Maitake Mushrooms

Maitake Mushrooms are thought to have antiviral, and immune-system enhancing effects and may also help control both high blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Oranges

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber. In addition, oranges are a good source of B vitamins including vitamin B1, pantothenic acid and folate as well as vitamin A, calcium, copper and potassium.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds contain a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants, which can give your health an added boost. Pumpkin seeds are one of the few seeds that have an alkalising effect on the body.

Spinach

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. It is a very good source of dietary fibre, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein and choline.

Spirulina

Spirulina is a highly alkaline micro-algae that contains high levels of many vitamins and minerals as well as essential and ‘conditionally essential’ amino acids and fatty acids.

Strawberries

Strawberries are packed with vitamins, fibre, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium.

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin E and iron. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, choline, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus and protein.

Tart Cherries

Tart Cherries (or sour cherries) offer a healthy dose of the antioxidant vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for a strong immune system and plays a role in collagen synthesis, as well as wound healing.

Sour cherries are also rich in two anti-inflammatory compounds, anthocyanins and quercetin.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are an excellent source vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fibre, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus.