7 healthy and nutrient-dense food items

Moneycontrol News February 9

1. Fish

Oily fish, such as salmon and sardines, are high in omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for the correct functioning of the brain, eyes, heart, blood vessels, lungs,  and immune system.

2. Garlic

Garlic is highly nutritious and contains bioactive compounds that have confirmed disease-fighting properties. It is rich in vitamins C, B1, and B6, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium.

3. Potato

Potatoes are rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese. They also contain vitamin C and most B vitamins. If you eat them with their jackets, they are a good source of fiber.

4. Liver

Liver stores important nutrients for the rest of the body. As a food, this makes it highly nutritious. It has vitamins, niacin, and folate, copper iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.

5. Eggs

Whole eggs are so nutritious that they’re sometimes called “nature’s multivitamin.” Most of the nutrients including vitamins and minerals  are in the yolk.

6. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate and cocoa are very high in minerals and antioxidants. It provides iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and antioxidants to the body.

7. Bitter gourd

Bitter gourd is ricj in fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins. Research suggests the vegetable also lowers blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.