Food rich in Fibre/Vitamins
High in:
Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium
Dietary Fibre:
9.7g per 1 cup
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*Advocados have healthy fats which can reduce one's cholesterol
Nutrition rating: 8/10
Avocado
High in:
Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Potassium, Omega 6 fatty acids
Dietary Fibre:
9.9g per medium sized asian pear
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*Omega 6 fatty acids are believed to imrpove nerves & brain functioning
Nutrition rating: 9/10
Asian Pear
High in:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, niacin, folate
Dietary Fibre:
3.8g per serving
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*Carrots have Vitamin A which are converted into rhodopsin(in our retina), which can help improve vision
Nutrition rating: 9/10
Carrots
High in:
iron, magnesium, riboflavin, thiamin, Vitamin A, B6 and C
Dietary Fibre:
5.2g per cup
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*It contains sulforophane, which can help repair damages to our skin
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Broccoli
High in:
Vitamin A, K and C, folate, thiamin
Dietary Fibre:
8.8g per cup
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*It contains many anti-oxidants which help improve our immunity system
Nutrition rating: 8/10
Peas
High in:
Iron, Folate, manganese, phosphorus
Dietary Fibre:
15.6g per cup
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*Lentils also help to reduce cholesterol levels due to the high soluble fibre it contains
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Lentils
Importance of
Fibre & Minerals
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Fibre helps reduce cholesterol levels and improves digestion, especially for constipation, irritable bowel system (IBS) etc.
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Minerals are essential for maintaining a physically healthy be body, growth and development for muscles,nerves and overall to carry out daily processes.