Fab Food Facts

A to Z List of Fab Foods

• Acai Berry Fruit -- Powerful fruit loaded with antioxidants...
• Acerola -- Most noted for the extremely high ascorbic acid...
• Apples -- An excellent source of fiber plus...
• Almonds -- Extremely nutrient-rich...
• Apricots -- Excellent source of vitamin A plus...
• Artichokes - High in vitamin C and low in calories; excellent source of energy!
Arugula -- Good source of vitamin K and folate, it also contains calcium, magnesium and vitamin A and vitamin C.
• Asparagus -- Less than 4 calories per spear...
• Avocados -- Nutritious, lots of fiber, no cholesterol...
• Bananas -- A nutritional powerhouse...
• Barley -- Barley contains significant quantities of beta-glucans...
• Beans - What don't beans have in addition to healthful fiber!
• Beets -- May help prevent cancer...
• Blueberries -- Disease-fighting "Superfood" ...
• Bok Choy -- Healthy vitamin C, filling fiber, beta carotene, more...
• Broccoli -- Superhero of the vegetable kingdom...
• Bulgur - Healthful, ancient food that dates back to Biblical times...
• Cabbage -- Great for the all time favorite, cole slaw and as a source of vitamin C...
• Cacao - "Food of the gods..."
• Cantaloupe -- High in vitamin A and vitamin C plus...
• Carrots -- A gold mine of nutrients...
• Cauliflower -- Contains cancer- fighting components ...
• Celery -- Excellent source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C...
• Cheese -- Jam packed with nutrients, such as calcium...
• Cherries -- Tasty, fat free, good source of fiber...
• Chestnuts -- Vitamin C, B6, copper, fiber...
• Chia Seeds -- Chia seeds make a comback, but this time as a food ingredient!
• Chickpeas -- Part of the a large group of plants commonly known as healthful legumes.
• Chili Peppers -- Often used to spice up dishes...
• Cilantro -- Many health-protective benefits...
• Cinnamon -- Promotes wellness...
• Corn -- Can corn help you lose weight? One doctor thinks so...
• Cornmeal -- Sweet, robust and healthy...
• Couscous -- Good low in fat source of complex carbohydrates...
• Cranberries -- Urinary tract health benefits plus...
• Cumin -- Good souce of iron and manganese...
• Currants - "King of the Berries"
• Cucumbers -- Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium...
• Eggplant -- One-fifth of an eggplant contains only 25 calories...
• Eggs -- A valuable contribution to a healthy, balanced diet...
• Egg Substitute -- No fat, no cholesterol, only 30 calories per egg equivalent...
• Farro -- Nutritious hulled ancient mother grain...
• Figs -- Figs can be part of almost any special diet...
• Fish -- Good source of nutrients...
• Flax Seeds -- A nutty butter flavor in this powerhouse of nutrients...
• Garlic -- Another nutrient powerhouse...
• Ginger -- Another nutrient powerhouse...
• Goji berries -- A little known nutritional powerhouse!
• Grapefruit -- A full range of B vitamins...
• Grapefruit Juice -- A full range of vitamins...
• Grapes -- A great snack, frozen or fresh...
• Green Beans -- Good source of fiber and vitamin C...
Green Tea - Many possible health benefits...
• Guava Fruit -- Vitamin C, carotenoids, folate, potassium, more...
• Honey -- Sugar formed from natural floral nectars...
• Honeydew -- High in vitamin C...
• Horseradish -- Low in sodium, ZERO fat...
• Kale and Collards -- primitive cabbages that have been retained through thousands of years.
• Key Lime -- Low calorie, so high in vitamin C...
• Kiwifruit -- Peel, slice or eat with the skin on!...
• Kola Nuts -- Thought to aid weight loss efforts, digestion, more...
• Lamb -- Prime source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals...
• Leeks -- Sweet cousin of the onion, same nutritional benefits!
• Lemons -- Fat free, high in vitamin C...
• Lima Beans -- May help to lower LDL cholesterol levels...
• Limes -- Fat free, also high in vitamin C...
• Maca -- Maca is a radish-like root that grows in the Andes Mountains appreciated for its nourishing benefts...
• Mangos -- High in vitamin A and vitamin C...
• Maple Syrup -- Trace amounts of essential vitamins...
• Melons -- Exceptional source of beta carotene...
• Molasses -- Vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium...
• Moro Oranges -- Source of a powerful antioxidant...
• Mushrooms -- Rich source of riboflavin...
• Nectarines -- Good source of vitamin C, low in calories, no sodium...
• Nuts: The Nut Case -- FDA approved a claim for heart health in nuts...
• Oats - The palatability of oats...
• Oatmeal -- Helps reduce blood cholesterol levels...
• Okra - Get to Know this nutritional powerhouse...
• Olive Oil - Thought of as 'liquid gold' due to its amazing health benefits...
• Olives -- The oil from olives has a positive effect on cholesterol levels...
• Onions -- May help guard against many chronic diseases...
• Oranges -- Benefits over and above the high vitamin C...
• Papayas -- High in vitamin C, good source of folate...
• Parsley -- Excellent source of vitamin C, iodine, iron, and other minerals...
• Parsnips -- Fiber, folate, potassium amd more...
• Peaches -- Good source of vitamin C and A...
• Peanuts -- Now you can add nuts to your diet!
• Pears -- Vitamin C, fiber, low fat...
• Peas -- Good source of Vitamin C, A, and folate...
• Pecans -- Powerful source of zinc...
• Persimmons -- Fiber, vitamins A and C, more...
• Pineapples -- Pineapples are extremely nutritious...
• Pine Nuts -- Good source of copper, magnesium, zinc...
• Pistachios -- Pistachios are packed with healthy fats, protein fiber, and minerals...
• Plantains -- Good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium...
• Plums -- High in vitamin C ...
• Poblanos -- Relatively high in fiber, low in calories...
• Pomegranate -- High in vitamin C and antioxidants...
• Potatoes -- Good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C...
• Prunes -- Prunes provide quick energy and are high in fiber...
• Pu'erh Tea -- The "wonder tea" that makes a great weightloss aid...
• Pumpkin -- Pumpkins are actually considered a nutritious fruit...
• Quinoa -- High in lysine and essential vitamins ...
• Radicchio -- Antioxidants, fiber, vitamins C & K, potassium, folate...
• Radishes -- Low in calories, high in vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber...
• Raisins -- Low in fat and sodium...
• Rhubarb -- Rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and calcium...
• Rice -- Wholesome and nutritious cereal grain...
• Seaberry -- Contains levels of vitamins and nutrients unsurpassed by other species of fruit...
• Sea Vegetables - A low calorie food source...
• Shiitake Mushrooms -- Shiitakes provide high levels of nutrients...
• Snow Peas -- Snow peas are a rich source of nutrients...
• Spinach -- Compounds in spinach may improve your memory!...
• Spirulina - Spirulina is blue-green algae, which seems to be a very promising alternative option in the treatment of multiple health disorders.
• Sprouts -- May be better for you than full-grown broccoli...
• Squash: Butternut and Acorn -- Fiber, vitamins A and C and potassium...
• Steak -- Great nutrients in a 3-ounce serving of lean beef steak...
• Strawberries -- High in vitamin C and other antioxidants...
• Sugar Snap Peas -- Good source of vitamin C and iron!
• Sweet Peppers -- Full of vitamins C and A, folate...
• Sweet Potatoes -- Another nutritional powerhouse...
• Tangerines -- Great source of fiber, vitamin C...
• Tayberries -- Good source of folate and fiber...
• Tomatoes -- Rich in vitamins, lycopene and fiber...
• Walnuts -- The majority of fat in walnuts is the "healthy" polyunsaturated fat.
• Watermelon -- A great source of potassium...
• Wheat Germ and Wheat Bran - Impressive bundles of nutrients...
• Wild Blueberries -- Big powers of health protection...
• Yogurt -- Yogurt has been produced for at least 4,000 years.
• Zucchini Squash -- Rich in valuable antioxidants..