The Nutrients in Vegetables & Fruits

Fruits and vegetables have an amazing amount of nutrients that make them an important part of your diet. Eating the right mix of fruits and vegetables will ensure that you get your daily recommended vitamins and nutrients.

Vitamin C

• Vitamin C is important for a healthy immune system and for the healing of wounds. Fruits and vegetables that contain at least 20 percent of your daily recommended amount include broccoli, blackberries, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, onion, oranges, lemons, limes and sweet potato.

Vitamin A

• Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and eyes. Fruits and vegetables that contain over 20 percent of your daily recommended amount include carrots, grapefruit, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes and watermelon.

Potassium

• Those who want to maintain healthy blood pressure levels should make sure that they are getting enough potassium. Bananas, broccoli, potatoes, kiwi and tomatoes all have at least 10 percent of your daily recommended amount of potassium.

Iron

• Iron is important for the body as it allows blood to behave as it should. Apricots, pinto beans, lima beans and spinach all have at least 10 percent of your daily recommended amount.

Dietary Fiber

• Dietary fiber is needed for a healthy and functioning digestive system. Apples, blackberries, pears, lima beans, spinach and pinto beans all have at least 20 percent of your daily recommended amount.