Nutrients in 1 oz (28 g)* of apricot, raw:
Calories, 13
Dietary fibre, 1 g
Magnesium, 2.8 mg
Niacin, 0.2 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids, 21.6 mg
Pantothenic acid, 0.1 mg
Phosphorus, 6.4 mg
Potassium, 72.5 mg
Protein, 0.4 g
Sugars, 3 g
Vitamin A, 539 IU
Vitamin C, 2.8 mg
Vitamin E, 0.2 mg
Vitamin K, 0.9 mcg
*1 apricot is roughly 35 g
Health and healing benefits:
Muscles and bones:
Protein helps build and repair bones, tissues, hormones, and body chemicals. Phosphorus and magnesium assist healthy bone formation. Vitamin K maintains healthy bones.
Heart and blood health:
Omega-6 regulates blood pressure and, with vitamin A, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. Beta-carotene promotes heart health, supported by vitamins C and E, and potassium. Vitamin K is important to matters related to the blood, such as regulating clotting, and menstrual flow and pain.
Immunity:
Vitamins C and E, and omega-6 provide a huge boost to the immune system.
Good internal health:
Potassium keeps the organs in good working order.
Tissue regeneration:
Vitamins A and E are central to tissue regeneration, and fatty acids and protein assist in cellular regeneration.
Joint health:
Fatty acids and magnesium reduce joint inflammation.
Enhanced brain function:
Omega-6 is integral to brain function.
Vision:
Vitamin E reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration and maintains eye health.
Digestive health:
The dietary fibre aids digestive health and maintains bowel regularity. Vitamin E improves metabolism.
Healthy skin:
Vitamin A helps prevent acne and maintains healthy skin.
Glycemic load: 1
Inflammatory index: Anti-inflammatory
Recommended For Help With:
• Supports immunity
• Heart and blood health
• Digestive health and bowel regularity
• Healthy skin
• Improved vision, reducing risk of macular degeneration
• Strong bones
• Tissue regeneration
Avocado, Raw
Considered a superfood, avocados are grown in warm climates around the world. They minimize the negative effects of more inflammatory meals and contain healthy fats. They are also extremely low in sodium and cholesterol and a good source of dietary fibre, but high in calories, so should be eaten in moderation. Avocados support the body’s absorption of vitamins and minerals and strengthen immunity. Avocados are rich in fatty acids that are crucial to both brain development and heart health. Vitamin K and folate maintain healthy blood cells, and avocados are also believed to promote healthy skin.
Nutrients in 1 oz (28 g)* of avocado:
Calories, 45
Carbohydrate, 2.4 g
Dietary fibre, 1.9 g
Folate, 22.7 mcg
Omega-3 fatty acids, 30.8 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids, 473 mg
Pantothenic acid, 0.4 mg
Potassium,136 mg
Protein, 0.6 g
Sugars, 0.2 g
Vitamin B6, 0.1 mg
Vitamin K, 5.9 mcg
*1 avocado is roughly 200 g
Health and healing benefits:
Heart health:
Fatty acids and protein help protect the body against stroke, heart disease, and diabetes, and lower blood pressure. Vitamin C and potassium promote heart health. Folate reduces the risk of heart disease and hypertension.
Strong muscles and bones:
Protein helps build and repair bones, tissues, hormones, and body chemicals.
Blood health:
Vitamin B6 maintains healthy red blood cells. Vitamin B6 deficiency is found in people with heart disease, premenstrual syndrome, atherosclerosis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Vitamin K is important to matters related to the blood, such as regulating clotting, and menstrual flow and pain.
Enhanced brain function:
Omega-3 and omega-6 are integral to brain function. Folate is important for all aspects of brain function, and is especially important during pregnancy for reducing the risk of spinal and mental defects in the fetus. It may also help protect against Alzheimer’s.
Good internal health:
Potassium keeps the organs in good working order.
Immunity:
Vitamin C and omega-6 provide a huge boost to the immune system.
Digestive health:
The dietary fibre aids digestive health and maintains bowel regularity.
Healthy skin:
The nutrients and fatty acids maintain healthy skin.
Glycemic load: 1
Inflammatory index: Anti-inflammatory
Recommended For Help With:
• Heart and blood health
• Strong bones
• Enhanced brain function
• Immunity
• Healthy skin
• Digestive health
• Developing fetus during pregnancy
Banana, Raw
The USDA reports that Americans eat more than ten pounds (4.5 kg) of bananas per person per year. Bananas are often babies’ first solid food. Carbohydrates provide energy, and potassium eases muscle cramps and digestion, including an upset stomach.
Nutrients in 1 oz (28 g)* banana:
Calories, 25
Carbohydrate,