Arame – A common feature of Japanese cuisine, arame seaweed is literally overflowing with vitamins and minerals. Find it in the ethnic section of your local supermarket.
Grape juice – Well known for containing polyphenols and immune-boosting vitamin C, this delicious juice is excellent for detoxification as well as the health of your circulatory system.
Marmite – An addition that might be surprising to some, this British favourite is an excellent source of B vitamins. Marmite makes an ideal dietary addition to vegetarians and vegans, as it sources its nutrition from yeast.
Kimchi – Good news for lovers of Asian cuisine – the traditional Korean dish of fermented cabbage and chilli is packed with vitamins A, C and B as well as minerals.
Red Grapefruit – Too often overlooked in favour of other citrus fruits, e.g. grapefruit provides an excellent source of vitamin C and is known to have anti-cholesterol properties.
Turnip Greens – Perhaps they’re not known as a culinary favourite, but turnips should be given pride of place in any healthy diet. Containing a unique combination of vitamins contributing to cardiovascular health, turnip greens are also known to promote male sexual functioning.
Olives – An excellent source of antioxidants such as vitamin E, olives are a great way to promote heart health and fight inflammation. Vegetarians should pay particular attention to this one – just one serving of olives can provide 25% of your recommended daily allowance of iron.
Purslane – Usually known as a weed, purslane is actually the best plant source for omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains vitamins A, C and B6, as well as numerous minerals.
Mushrooms – A favourite of Traditional Chinese Medicine for their cancer-fighting properties, mushrooms also contain vitamins A, C and B6, as well as Potassium and Fibre.