It may be healthy eating 101, but you can't beat an apple for a wholesome snack on the go. "Yes, they're common and basic, but apples are really great for us," says registered nutritionist Anna Mapson.
Great news for guacamole fans: avocados make a solid healthy addition to your plate. '"They're high in monounsaturated fats, which are very good for managing your cholesterol," says Anna.
This brightly colored vegetable is packed with anti-inflammatory compounds called polyphenols, which help reduce our risk of disease and cell damage – so working them into your diet is always a good idea.
Carbs have come in for a lot of criticism over the years, but as an essential source of energy they do much to fuel our brains and bodies.
If you're immune to the charms of a smooth pâté or seared liver straight from the barbecue, consider this:
If you like your nutritional needs to take care of themselves, eggs are a no-brainer. These perfectly packaged portions of protein carry all nine of the essential amino acids our bodies need to grow and repair themselves, plus a host of important vitamins.
Medicinal herbs offer us a double whammy: great flavor and noticeable impacts on our health. Whether it's parsley's high vitamin C load (great for our immune system),
What would our ancestors have given for a year-round supply of seasonal berries? Thanks to the magic of the deep-freeze, we can dip into nutrient-rich reserves of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries whenever we make a smoothie,
Not only is garlic fundamental to some of the world's most delicious dishes, but it also has a health-boosting effect on those who eat it regularly.
Delicious and ridiculously easy to grow (they're considered a weed at many public allotments), this root vegetable is sweet, smoky, and supercharged with one particular nutrient.