the a to z of healthy foods
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Do you know what foods are good for you and why? Take a look at our infographic on the alphabet of healthy foods and see how you could benefit from adding these into your diet.TRANSCRIPT
The Alphabet of Healthy FoodsAn A to Z of what’s healthy and why.
Aa
Asp
ara
gu
s
Bb
Blu
eb
err
ies
Cc
Cra
nb
err
ies
Dd
Dat
es
EeE
da
ma
me
Ff
Fla
xse
ed
s
Gg
Gra
pe
fru
it
Hh
Ho
ney
Ii
Ice
be
rg
Jj
Jala
pe
ño
s
Kk
Kiw
i
Ll
Le
nti
ls
Mm
Milk
Nn
Ne
cta
rin
es
Oo
Oliv
e O
il
Pp
Po
me
gra
nat
e
Qu
ino
a
Rr
Ra
isin
s
Ss
Sa
lmo
n
Tt
Tofu
Uu
Ug
li fr
uit
Vv
Vin
eg
ar
(Ba
lsa
mic
)
Ww
Wa
lnu
ts
Xx
Xig
ua
(Wat
erm
elo
n)
Yy
Yog
hu
rt
Zz
Zu
cch
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Helps blood to clot and wounds to heal, and is also thought to help build strong bones.
Helps to protect cells, keep connective tissue healthy, and helps wounds to heal.
There are eight different types of B vitamins and folic acids. Together they are important for many things, including breaking down carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Helps strengthen your immune system, helps your vision in low light, and helps keep skin healthy.
Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)Having high levels of cholesterol can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
High in fibre
High in protein
High/low in caloriesThe average man needs around 2500 calories a day, while the average woman needs around 2000 calories a day.
High in omega 3Omega 3 helps to lower blood pressure and is also thought to reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Fibre helps to prevent heart disease, diabetes and improves digestive health.Aim to eat 18g a day.
Protein helps to build and repair tissues in your body, and is also used to make enzymes, hormones and other chemicals in the body.
High in calciumCalcium helps to build strong bones and teeth, regulates muscle contractions, and also helps blood to clot normally.
Vitamin K
Vitamin AHelps to protect cell membranes, build a strong immune system and healthy skin and eyes.
Vitamin C
Great for your immune system, antioxidants help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Full of antioxidants
Vitamin E
B vitamins
Health key:
Sources: NHS, WebMD, Huffington Post, BBC, Care2, Medical Daily, Medical News Today,
Organic Facts, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Nutrition4you.org.uk, Nutrition and You, Health.com, Buzzle, EatingWell, BBC Good Food.