Thread: 100+ Nutrition Facts About 25 Well-Known Foods

Asparagus is high in glutathione, an important anticarcinogen

It also contains rutin, which protects small blood vessels from rupturing and may protect against radiation

Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc

Avocado

Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which is easily burned for energy.

An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.

For a delicious, creamy salad dressing, mix together avocado and fresh carrot juice.

Bananas

You don’t need to eat bananas for the potassium! (Although it is present in bananas, potassium is the predominant nutrient among most all fruits and vegetables.)

Bananas are high in sugar, so they should not be eaten if you have blood sugar problems.

Don’t eat bananas on an empty stomach; combining them with a bit of protein will help to normalize the insulin response caused by the sugar in the banana.

Green-tipped bananas are better for your health than over-ripe bananas.

On a side note: Because bananas are so popular, rainforests are often destroyed to make way for banana plantations.

Beet Greens/Root

Beet greens contain notable amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus

They also contain vitamins A, B-complex and C

Beet roots are high in carbohydrate levels and should therefore be used sparingly

Broccoli

Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange

It has almost as much calcium as whole milk--and the calcium is better absorbed

It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties

Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol vitamin E

It also has antioxidant properties

Celery

Celery is the best vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium.

It is high in potassium.

The high water content in celery makes it ideal for vegetable juicing.

As an easy way to reduce grains in your diet, spread peanut butter on celery rather than bread.