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Your body needs a variety of nutrients to function properly and stay healthy
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HIGH-FIBRE Vegetables
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of essential nutrients and examples of where to find them:
* Calcium, which is acquired from dairy products and leafy, dark-coloured green vegetables.
* Potassium, acquired from bananas, raisins, spinach, nuts and fish.
* Fibre, found in legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
* Magnesium, from peas, black beans, spinach and almonds.
* Vitamin A, found in milk, eggs, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and carrots.
* Vitamin C, found in fruits such as strawberries, oranges and kiwi; and veggies such as broccoli and green peppers.
* Vitamin E, found in seeds and nuts, whole grains, avocados and spinach.
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