Nature’s Pharmacy
The season’s produce isn’t just delicious —
experts believe it can make you feel better, too.
Radicchio
With its peppery bite, this
Italian chicory contains
antioxidants that will boost
heart health and support the
body’s metabolism.
Green Chicory
Chicory leaves are full of
vitamins A, B complex, K, E
and C as well as potassium,
calcium, phosphorus, copper,
zinc and magnesium.
Banana
With around 20% of
the recommended daily
allowance for vitamin B6,
bananas help support the
immune system.
Acorn Squash
Its orange color reminds
us that it contains beta-carotene, important for eye
and skin health. Also, 1 cup
contains just 63 calories.
Avocado
With almost 20 vitamins and
minerals in every avocado,
this fruit is great for heart
health while being a source
of good fats in your diet.
Ugli Fruit
This fruit is a good source of
vitamin C: A single serving
delivers 70% of your daily
nutritional needs.
Clementines
A perfect anytime snack,
this vitamin-rich citrus fruit
provides about half the
recommended daily dose
of vitamin C.
Kiwi
This tiny fruit’s high dietary
fiber content has been known
to lower cholesterol levels
and improve colon health.
Artichokes
According to the United
States Department of
Agriculture, artichokes rank
as the number one vegetable
in terms of antioxidant count.
Wild Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a great
source of the three B-complex
vitamins, and some varieties
even contain more potassium
than bananas.
Broccoli Rabe
Just half a cup of cooked
broccoli rabe contains 40% of
your daily need of vitamin C.
Bok Choy
This winter vegetable is rich in
folate and gives you 60% of the
daily value of Vitamin A. It’s
also fat- and cholesterol-free.
Chinese Cabbage
This vegetable not only has
anti-inflammatory properties,
but is an excellent source of
folic acid.
Spaghetti Squash
This squash contains omega- 3
essential fatty acids and
omega- 6 fatty acids, good for
preventing heart disease and
inflammation.
Salsify
Extremely high in fiber and
potassium, this veggie has
natural diuretic properties,
which promote regular bowel
movements.
Romaine Lettuce
This lettuce’s vitamin C and
beta-carotene content make
it a heart-healthy green.
