1. Cantaloupe
A quarter of a delicious melon supplies almost as much Vitamin A and C as most people need in an entire day.
2. Sweet Potatoes
A nutritional All-Star - one of the best vegetables you can eat. They're loaded with Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber. Mix in unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.
3. Fat-Free (Skim) or Low-Fat Milk (1% not 2%)
Excellent source of Calcium, Vitamins, and Protein with little or no artery-clogging fat and cholesterol. (Soy milk can have just as many nutrients - if the company adds them.)
4. Salmon or other fatty fish
The Omega-3 Fatty Acids in fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, swordfish, and rainbow trout, can help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks.
5. Oranges
Great tasting and rich in Vitamin C, Folic Acid, and Fiber.
6. Broccoli
Lots of Vitamin C, Carotenoids, and Folic Acid.
7. Whole-Grain Bread
It's higher in Fiber and about a dozen Vitamins and Minerals than enriched white bread or "wheat bread."
8. 100% Bran Cereal
A half-cup serving provides about one-third the Fiber you need for an entire day - to maintain regularity, as well as reduce the risk of diverticulosis and heart disease.
9. Beans
Inexpensive, low in fat, and rich in Protein, Iron, Folic Acid, and Fiber. Choose garbanzo, pinto, black, navy, kidney or lentils. Eat them as a side dish or snack, in a tortilla with salsa, or in soup.
10. Spinach or Kale
Loaded with Vitamin C, Carotenoids, Calcium, and Fiber. Steam 'em and eat 'em.
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