Posted in NUTRIENTS

Vitamin E

Mango, avocado, almonds, asparagus, peanuts, pumpkin, wheat germ oil, and sunflower seeds are rich in Vitamin E. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons—so-called “free radicals”—that can damage cells. It also enhances immune function and prevents clots from forming in heart arteries. Antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin E, came to public attention in the 1980s when scientists began to understand that free radical damage was involved in the early stages of artery-clogging atherosclerosis, and might also contribute to cancer, vision loss, and a host of other chronic conditions. The Recommended Dietary Allowance of Vitamin E is 15 mg daily.

Source: Harvard School of Public Health
Posted in PLANT FOOD FACTS

Almonds

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E, magnesium, and manganese

Almond is the edible seed of Prunus dulcis, a species of tree native to Iran but widely cultivated elsewhere. It is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by corrugations on the shell surrounding the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almonds are shelled almonds that have been treated with hot water to soften the seedcoat, which is then removed to reveal the white embryo.

Recipe: Almond Milk

1 ounce or 28 grams of almonds provides%RDI
CALORIES161
CARBOHYDRATES2.5 G
FAT14 G
FIBER3.5 G
MAGNESIUM20%
MANGANESE32%
VITAMIN E37%
SOURCES: WIKIPEDIA / HEALTHLINE

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Apricot

Apricots are extremely nutritious and have many health benefits, such as improved digestion and eye health.

Apricots (español: chabacano) are stone fruits also known as Armenian plums. Round and yellow, they look like a smaller version of a peach but share the tartness of purple plums. It’s best to enjoy apricots whole and unpeeled, as the skin boasts large amounts of fiber and nutrients, including significant amounts of beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

2 fresh apricots (70 g)
calories 34
carbohydrates 8 g
fat 0.27 g
fiber 1.5 g
potassium 4% DV
protein 1 g
vitamin A 8% DV
vitamin C 8% DV
vitamin E 4% DV