Evidence-based nutrition, in plain English — every entry sourced from clinical research.

THE COLLECTION

Health Benefit: Healthy Hair

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Spinach - photograph

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.

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Oats — photograph

Oats

Oats are the signature source of beta-glucan, the soluble fibre with an FDA-approved cholesterol-lowering claim.

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Chickpeas

Chickpeas

The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…

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Black Beans — photograph

Black Beans

One of the most complete plant proteins in the supermarket, black beans combine protein, fibre and resistant starch for heart health and blood sugar control.

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Chia Seeds — photograph

Chia Seeds

Roughly 18 g of omega-3 ALA and 34 g of fibre per 100 g make chia seeds one of the most densely nutritious seeds available.

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Flaxseed — photograph

Flaxseed

The richest common plant source of ALA omega-3, flaxseed also provides lignans and fibre for heart health and blood sugar control.

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Pumpkin Seeds - photograph

Pumpkin Seeds

One of the best natural sources of magnesium per 100 g, pumpkin seeds also supply zinc for immune function and phytosterols for prostate health.

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Sardines - photograph

Sardines

Small, oily fish with omega-3, calcium and B12 packed into an edible-bone package that is also low in mercury.

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