1. ORANGES: Great-tasting and rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber.
2. WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD: It?s higher in fiber and about a dozen vitamins and minerals than enriched white bread or wheat bread.
3. CANTELOUPE: A quarter of a delicious melon supplies almost as much vitamin A and C as most people need in an entire day.
4. BROCCOLI: Lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, and folic acid.
5. SWEET POTATOES: A nutritional all-star one of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat. They’re loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
6. WATERMELON: Excellent source of vitamin C and carotenoids and it tastes great!
7. BEANS: Inexpensive, low in fat, and rich in protein, iron, folic acid, and fiber. Choose garbanzo, pinto, black, navy, kidney, or lentils.
8. WILD SALMON OR OTHER FATTY FISH: The omega-3 fats in fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and rainbow trout, can reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks.
9. ALL-BRAN/BRAN CEREALS: A half-cup serving of these cereals provides about one-third of the fiber you need for an entire day to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
10. SPINACH AND KALE: Loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium, and fiber.