Nutritious Foods
Read about the health benefits of popular fruits and vegetables consumed by Latinos.
- Avocado
- On the top 10 list of nutritious foods
- Banana
- So rich in nutrients, it's considered one of the best foods for athletes
- Beans
- A healthy combination of fiber and protein
- Bell Peppers
- Excellent nutritional value
- Cabbage
- Read about the benefits of eating cabbage
- Cactus
- A plant with healthy benefits
- Carrot
- Rich in vitamins A and C
- Chayote Squash
- This member of the gourd family is high in fiber and vitamin C
- Chili Peppers
- Spicy! But, very healthy
- Corn
- America's number one field crop
- Food Colors
- What do the different colors of food mean?
- Garlic
- Dating back over 6000 years, this "power" food is one of the highest in health benefits
- Guava
- High in vitamins A and C, Omega 3, Omega 6, and dietary fiber, it's often called a Super Fruit
- Legumes
- Provides many health benefits, including lowering heart-disease risk
- Mango
- A vitamin powerhouse, it contains a high amount of vitamin C, as well as vitamins A & E
- Papaya
- Rich in antioxidants
- Passion Fruit
- Deliciously high in fiber
- Plantains
- Rich in vitamin A, potassium, and fiber
- Pomegranate
- A great source of vitamins A and C
- Radish
- A root with great health benefits
- Soursop
- Nothing sour about the significant amount of vitamins B1, B2, and C this refreshing fruit contains
- Swiss Chard
- Great source of vitamin A
- Tamarind
- High in carotenes, vitamins B & C, and flavanoids
- Tomatillo
- Full of vitamins A, C, and K
- Tomato
- With more than 4,000 varieties, tomatoes are a fantastic cholesterol-free food choice
- Tubers
- About Yambean, Ñame, Taro, Yautía, Malanga, and Yucca
- Yucca
- Rich in calcium, potassium, and protein
