They are technically a fruit and happen to be very high in certain nutrients,
especially fiber and potassium.
Not exact matches
Black - eyed peas are
especially high in
potassium, iron
and vitamin C. Just 1 cup of this soup will get you 13 grams of protein along with 11 grams of dietary
fiber.
Prunes are
especially nutrient - rich; one cup has 3 grams of
fiber, 293 mg of
potassium,
and 16 mg of magnesium, all for less than 100 calories.
Numerous studies have showed that berries are beneficial for general health
and especially for the health of the heart; they are packed with such nutrients as lutein
and beta - carotene (carotenoids), vitamin C, ellagic acid (a polyphenol), calcium, folate,
potassium, magnesium,
and fiber.
There are certain plant foods which appear to be
especially protective against heart disease,
especially those high in nitrates, antioxidants,
fiber,
and potassium.
Most interest has this far focused on calcium
and vitamin D. Much less interest has been paid to other important nutrients such as protein,
and especially to minerals such as phosphorus,
potassium, magnesium
and vitamins such as C
and K. Recent studies suggests that increased intake of plant
fibers, fruits
and vegetables is associated with an increased bone mineral density also in elderly subjects, both women
and men [22, 23].