Nutrition

We have compiled a new nutritional booklet for the winter period, covering topics such as: ‘Dairy-Free Living’; ‘Wheat-Free Shopping’; ‘Nutrition for Kids & Teens’; ‘Nutrition for Pregnant & Nursing Women’; and lots more

Download our Winter Nutritional PDF Booklet here

    Alfalfa sprouts Calcium, silicon, vitamins A,B complex, C.E.K.
    Apples Carotenes, pectin, pectin, potassium, vitamin C
    Apricots Beta-carotene, iron, potassium, soluble fibre
    Artichokes, Jerusalem Iron, phosphorous
    Asparagus Folic acid, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, vitamin C
    Banana Energy, fibre, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A
    Basil Volatile oils, linalool, limonene
    Beetroot Beta-carotene, calcium, folic acid, iron, potassium, vitamins B6 and C
    Blackcurrants Anti-inflammatory and cancer fighting phytochemicals, carotenoids, vit C
    Blueberries Anti-bacterial and cancer fighting phytochemicals, carotenoids, vitamin C
    Brazil Nuts Protein, selenium, vitamins B and E
    Broccoli Cancer-fighting phytochemicals, folic acid, iron, potassium, riboflavin, vit A&C
    Cabbage Family Cancer-fighting phytochemicals, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A
    Carrots Carotenoids, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A
    Celery Potassium, vitamin C
    Cherries Cancer-fighting phytochemicals, flavonoids, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C
    Chives Beta-carotene, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, vitamin C
    Cinnamon Tannins, volatile oils with mild sedative-analgesic blood pressure lowering properties
    Cloves Volatile oil with anti-nausea, antiseptic, anti-bacterial & analgesic properties
    Cranberries Cancer-fighting phytochemicals, specific urinary anti bacterials, vitamin C
    Cucumber Folic acid, potassium, silica, beta-carotene in the skin
    Cumin Seeds Flavonoids which relieve intestinal winds and spasm
    Dates Fibre, folic acid, fruit sugar, iron, potassium
    Fennel Liver and digestive stimulants
    Figs Beta-carotene, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, fibre, ficin (a digestive aid) iron, potassium
    Garlic Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal sulphur compounds, cancer and heart disease fighting phytochemicals
    Ginger Circulatory stimulating, anti-nausea, digestive aid
    Grapes Natural sugars, powerful anti-oxidants, vitamin C
    Grapefruit Beta-carotene, bioflavonoids which help lower cholesterol, vitamin C
    Horseradish Natural antibiotic, protective phytochemicals, vitamin C
    Jalapeño Pepper Carotenoids, capsaicin; a circulatory stimulant, flavonoids
    Kale Beta-carotene, calcium, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, folic acid, iron, phosphorous, sulphur, vitamin C
    Kiwi Fruit Beta-carotene, bioflavonoids, fibre, potassium, vitamin C
    Leeks Anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, folic acid, potassium, diuretic, vitamins A and C
    Lemon Bioflavonoids, potassium, vitamin C
    Lime Bioflavonoids, potassium, vitamin C, limolene
    Mango Beta-carotene, flavonoids, potassium, anti-oxidants, vitamin C
    Melon Folic acid, potassium, B vitamins, vitamins A and C
    Mint Anti-spasmodic volatile oils, flavonoids, menthol
    Nutmeg Phytochemicals that aid sleep and digestion
    Oranges Bioflavonoids, calcium, folic acid, iron, limonene, potassium, thiamine, vits B6 & C
    Pak Choi Beta-carotene, B vitamins, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, folic acid, vitamin C
    Parsley Calcium, iron, potassium, vitamins A and C
    Parsnip B vitamins, folic acid, potassium, vitamin E
    Passion-fruit Beta-carotene, flavonoids, magnesium, papain-a digestive enzyme, vitamin C
    Peaches Beta-carotene, flavonoids, potassium, vitamin C
    Pears Soluble fibre, vitamin C
    Peppers Beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, phytochemicals that prevent clots, strokes and heart disease, vitamin C
    Pineapple Enzymes, especially bromelain, helpful for angina, arthritis & physical injury, vit C
    Plums Beta-carotene, malic acid which helps digestion, vitamins C and E
    Prunes Beta-carotene, fibre, iron, niacin, potassium, vitamin B6
    Pumpkin Folic acid, potassium, small amounts of B vitamins, vitamins A and C
    Radishes Iron, magnesium, phytochemicals that stimulate the gall bladder and heal mucous membrances, potassium, vitamin C
    Rosemary Flavonoids, volatile oils that aid digestion and help digest fats
    Sage Phyto-oestrogens, thujone- an antiseptic
    Sauerkraut Calcium, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, gut-protective lactic acid, potassium, Vit C
    Seaweed Beta-carotene, calcium, iodine, iron, protein, magnesium, potassium, soluble fibre vitamin B12, zinc
    Sesame Seeds B vitamins, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, niacin, protein, vitamin E
    Soya Milk Calcium, phyto-oestrogens, especially genistein a powerful breast, ovarian and prostate cancer fighter, protein
    Spinach Beta-carotene, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, chlorophyll, folic acid, iron
    Spring Onion Cancer-fighting phytochemicals, diuretic, anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory,folic acid, potassium, vitamins A and C
    Strawberries Anti-arthritic phytochemicals, beta-carotene, vitamins C and E
    Sweet Potato Beta-carotene, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, protein, vitamins A and E
    Tahini B vitamins, calcium, folic acid, magnesium, protein, vitamin E
    Tomatoes Beta-carotene, lycopene, potassium, vitamins C and E
    Watercress Anti-bacterial mustard oils, beta-carotene, iron, lung cancer fighter, vitamins C and E
    Watermelon Folic acid, potassium, B vitamins, vitamins A and C

     

    Key Nutrients

    Fruit

    Calories

    Carb.

    gm.

    Fiber

    gm.

    Apple, 1 med. (154 g.)

    80

    22

    5

    Avocado, 1/2 med.

    140

    8

    8

    Banana, 1 med.

    110

    29

    4

    Blackberries, 1 cup, raw

    70

    18

    8

    Blueberries, 1 cup, raw

    80

    20

    4

    Boysenberries, 1 cup, raw

    70

    18

    8

    Cantaloupe, 1/2 med.

    100

    23

    2

    Casaba, 1 cup, cubed

    45

    11

    1

    Cherimoya, 1 raw

    250

    66

    6

    Cherries, 1 cup, raw

    90

    22

    3

    Coconut, fresh, 50 g.

    180

    8

    5

    Cranberries (whole), 1 cup

    45

    12

    4

    Figs, 1 large, fresh

    45

    12

    2

    Grapes, 1 cup

    60

    16

    < 1

    Grapefruit, 1/2 med.

    60

    16

    6

    Guava, 1 med.

    45

    11

    5

    Honeydew, 1/4 med.

    130

    33

    3

    Kiwifruit, 1 med.

    50

    12

    2

    Kumquat, 4 each

    50

    12

    5

    Lemon, 1 med.

    15

    5

    1

    Lime, 1 med.

    20

    7

    2

    Loquat, 1 large

    10

    2

    n/a

    Mandarin Orange, 1 large

    45

    11

    2

    Mango, 1 med. raw

    130

    35

    4

    Nectarine, 1 med. raw

    70

    16

    2

    Orange, 100 g.

    45

    14

    5

    Orange ( Valencia ), 100 g.

    50

    12

    3

    Papaya, 1 med.

    120

    30

    5

    Passion Fruit, 3 med.

    50

    13

    6

    Peach, 1 med.

    40

    11

    2

    Pear, 1 med.

    100

    25

    4

    Persimmon, 1 med.

    30

    8

    n/a

    Pineapple, 1 cup, diced

    80

    19

    2

    Plantain, 1 med.

    220

    57

    4

    Plum , 1 med.

    40

    10

    1

    Pomegranate, 1 med.

    100

    26

    < 1

    Prickly Pear

    40

    10

    4

    Quince, 1 med.

    50

    14

    2

    Raspberries, 1 cup, fresh

    60

    14

    8

    Strawberries, 100 g. fresh

    30

    8

    3

    Tamarind 1/2 cup

    140

    38

    3

    Tangerine, 1 med,

    50

    15

    3

    Tangelo, 1 med.

    60

    15

    3

    Tomatillo, 1/2 cup diced, raw

    20

    4

    1

    Tomato, med. raw

    35

    7

    1

    Tomato (Cherry), 5 each, raw

    20

    4

    < 1

    Tomato (Roma), 3 med. raw

    40

    9

    2

    Watermelon, 2 cups, diced

    80

    27

    2