Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant the body cannot store for long, so a regular dietary supply matters. Beyond immune support it is essential for collagen…
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant the body cannot store for long, so a regular dietary supply matters. Beyond immune support it is essential for collagen…
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…

Eggs are the leading food source of choline, with complete protein, vitamin D and lutein — all in a cheap, versatile package.

Cup for cup, strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges — at only 32 calories per 100 g. Their polyphenols help blunt post-meal blood…

Pomegranate seeds contain punicalagins — the strongest fruit antioxidants — alongside anthocyanins and ellagic acid for heart and skin health.

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.

Carrots remain the classic source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A for vision, immune function and skin.

A handful of almonds covers nearly half your daily vitamin E, with magnesium and monounsaturated fat supporting heart and skin health.