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

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Health Benefit: Heart Health

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Raw coconut meat in a cracked shell

Coconut

Coconut meat, water and oil each have distinct profiles: MCTs for energy, fibre for gut health, polyphenols for antioxidant defence.

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Raw sweet yellow corn on the cob

Corn

Whole corn is a useful source of lutein, zeaxanthin and fibre for eye and heart health, but has a high glycaemic index.

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Fresh raw cranberries

Cranberry

A-type proanthocyanidins in cranberries prevent bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract, giving them a modest role in UTI prevention.

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Whole and halved raw aubergine

Eggplant

Eggplant skin contains nasunin, a brain-protective anthocyanin antioxidant, and the flesh provides fibre for heart health.

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Guava cut open to show the pink flesh

Guava

Guava is one of the most vitamin-C-dense common fruits, with roughly four times more vitamin C than oranges per 100 g.

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