Top: the 20 healthiest foods

This list of fruits, vegetables and grains were chosen for their properties and nutrients. Huffington Post asked doctors and nutritionists what the most complete foods for humans were and these were the answers.

Apricot/Apricot

This fruit is full of potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C, beta carotene, and lycopene (plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their red and orange colors and can help support the immune system and skin). Thanks to their levels of vitamin E, they can also help reduce the risk of contracting cancer, according to some studies.

Asparagus

Asparagus is packed with vitamins A, B6, C, and E, iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chromium, and fiber. In addition, only 140 grams of this vegetable contain 60% of the recommended daily level of folic acid.

bananas

Bananas are an excellent source of potassium (good for blood pressure and muscles), fiber, and vitamins C and B6 (good for regulating blood sugar).

For this reason, bananas are an excellent food to recover from exercise.

Basil

The herb that flavors Italian and Thai food can help calm anxiety, is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant. Even applied to the skin helps fight the bacteria that cause pimples.

Black pepper

Pepper has been linked to benefits such as fighting bacteria, helping the digestive system, and regulating the production of fat cells.

black rice

Unrefined rice is full of iron, fiber, vitamin E, and antioxidants.

carrots

A single cup of carrots contains 400% of the daily recommendation of vitamin A (which is why it is famous for helping eyesight). It is also a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamins C and K and beta carotene (which can help the immune system and skin).

Chilies

Capsaicin is the component responsible for the heat of chili, and within its properties it can help fight diabetes, cancer and promote weight loss, according to WebMD.

Citric fruits

Oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines are full of vitamin C, but they also contain a lot of fiber, which makes you feel full longer.

Garlic

Maybe it sucks, but it’s true that it contains antioxidants that protect against breast, prostate and colon cancer. It also helps the immune system because it fights viruses and bacteria.

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