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Which fruits are good for what?

aippolito1
Posts: 4,894 Member
Does anyone know where to find or already have a list of all the fruits & veggies and what exactly they're good for? It would also be helpful to know which ones are vitamin-rich in whatever specific vitamin they're rich in. haha Hope that makes sense!! The ones I know:
- Citrus fruits (orange, lemon) : Vitamin C
- Banana : Potassium
I know for sure these foods are good for helping with Vitamin D deficiencies:
- Asparagus
- Canteloupe
- Red Pepper
- Kelp
- Garlic
- Broccoli
- Parsley
- Peaches
- Sage
- Apricot
- Citrus fruits (orange, lemon) : Vitamin C
- Banana : Potassium
I know for sure these foods are good for helping with Vitamin D deficiencies:
- Asparagus
- Canteloupe
- Red Pepper
- Kelp
- Garlic
- Broccoli
- Parsley
- Peaches
- Sage
- Apricot
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Someone posted a full 3 page list (months ago) of foods that help burn fat. I know it's not really helpful to you now, but maybe you could do a search for it on the forums?
Pineapple is a good fat fighter.
I'm sorry, I'm not helpful0 -
Thanks, but I'm just looking for which foods have which vitamins in them... I want to make sure I'm getting a well-balanced diet without having to take vitamin supplements.0
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watermelon, strawberries..... any red fruits have lycopene and fight radicals (which cause cancer)
lycopene also is a huge preventive supplement for prostate cancer...
orange fruits have vitamin A and are good for our eyes =]
all the blue/purple fruits are filled with antioxidants =]
AND not many ppl focus on this but the dark colored fruits such as blueberries, plums etc help prevent blood clots! and improve circulation => prevents heart disease!
theres so many more but i cant think of anymore lol0 -
Fruit is generally good for vitamins A, C, and E and are loaded with antioxidants.
If you're on a deficit, you should be taking a multivitamin.0 -
Vitamin A: Carrots (I just put in an entry for a carrot recipe with over 100% RDA Vitamin A for 1/2 cup!)
Potassium: Bananas
Broccoli is high in Vitamin C I think? I'll have to look back at my food diary and check.0 -
See if this chart I am sending the link for is what you had in mind, Looked very detailed and complete to me. Hope it helps !!!
http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/vitamins/10340 -
See if this chart I am sending the link for is what you had in mind, Looked very detailed and complete to me. Hope it helps !!!
http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/vitamins/1034
Becca
Googled a couple more to add veggie info:
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/nutrient_guide.html0 -
Oh, thanks delikatz!!!0
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Glad to help0
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