Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables

Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables 

What’s a "powerhouse" fruit or vegetable? According to a new study published in a Centers for Disease Control and Protection journal, they’re foods that are "most strongly associated with reduced chronic disease risk." They also contain 17 essential nutrients in quantities that constitute 10 percent or more of a person’s ideal daily intake: potassium, fiber, protein, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, zinc, and vitamins A, B₆, B₁₂, C, D, E, and K₃. But the top performer might surprise you. Find out and then pass this handout out to all your patients: Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables _(pdf)