Understanding Food Science and Nutrition

7 Most Nutritious foods
Kale: Kale is probably the most nutritious
of green leafy vegetables. 100 gms Of Kale
contains 2- 10 times the recommended
daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A, B6,
C, K1 and potassium, magnesium, calcium
and manganese. Kale also
contains many other vitamins, minerals
and countless other beneficial nutrients.
Kale contains isothiocyanates and
indole-3- carbinol compounds that have
been shown to fight cancer in test tubes
and animal studies.
Salmon: Salmon is packed full of essential
Omega-3 oil. And Omega-3 is necessary
for maintaining the heart and nervous
system. Salmon is also an excellent source
of proteins, selenium and many vitamins
and minerals including vitamin B
complex, Vitamin D, magnesium and
potassium.
Seaweed: Seaweed is a broad term for
many plants that grow in the sea, many of
which contain more nutrients than land
plants. Seaweed is rich in minerals such
as manganese, calcium, magnesium and
iron. However, Seaweed is unique among
plants because they are excellent sources
of iodine.
Broccoli: Broccoli is without a doubt the
most useful food for fighting
cancer. Broccoli and other members
of the cruciferous family: Kale, Brussel
sprouts and cabbage, contain more
variety of cancer-fighting chemicals than
any other group of plants. Many studies
have shown that people with a diet rich in
broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables
have lower incidences of many types of
cancer including cancers of the lung, bowel
and breasts. Broccoli also has impressive
quantities of sulphur containing
compounds that fight infections.
Dark Chocolate: Dark Chocolate has
more antioxidants than any other food.
Antioxidants counteract toxic free radicals
that damage the heart and brain
causing diseases such as heart attacks,
strokes and Alzheimer’s. Dark chocolate
is also a good source of some nutrients
including magnesium. Some studies show
that dark chocolate prevents diabetes.
Avocados: Avocados contain many nutrients,
especially healthy fats such as
stilbesterol that regulates cholesterol.
Avocados also contain impressive amounts
of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant
that protects the body against toxic free
radicals that trigger inflammation.
Beans: Beans contain many different
nutrients, with black beans containing the
most nutrients. They are good sources of
protein and soluble fibre. Soluble fibre
controls blood sugar, a benefit for people
suffering from diabetes. Beans also
contain high amounts of magnesium, that
helps reduce blood pressure and prevent
constipation.
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