Zinc
Zinc is a workhorse trace mineral behind immune function, skin repair and taste. As with iron, the phytates in unsoaked legumes and grains bind zinc and…
22 June 2026
THE COLLECTION
Health Benefit: Eye Health
Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.
Eggs
Eggs are the leading food source of choline, with complete protein, vitamin D and lutein — all in a cheap, versatile package.
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Kale
The poster child of leafy greens for a reason: one 100 g serving of kale exceeds a full day of vitamin K and delivers…
12 June 2026
Spinach
Spinach packs folate, magnesium and dietary nitrates into just 23 calories per 100 g — a leafy green worth eating more of, with a few simple caveats.
12 June 2026
Broccoli
Broccoli is the best dietary source of glucoraphanin, the precursor to sulforaphane studied in cancer-prevention research.
12 June 2026
Sweet Potato
A single sweet potato can cover more than 300% of your daily vitamin A as beta-carotene, with high fibre and a moderate glycemic index.
12 June 2026
Carrot
Carrots remain the classic source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A for vision, immune function and skin.
12 June 2026
Red Bell Pepper
Red bell peppers deliver more vitamin C than oranges per 100 g, with capsanthin and carotenoids for immunity and eye health.
12 June 2026
Avocado
Avocado is high in monounsaturated fat, fibre, potassium and lutein — a nutrient-dense fat source with genuine heart and eye health benefits.
12 June 2026