Fruit and Veg Flashcards
1
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Vitamin A
A
For maintenance of normal vision
2
Q
Vitamin C
A
Acts as an antioxidant and is important for maintaining and healing body tissues. Also helps to absorb iron from plant sources.
3
Q
Folate (B9)
A
For the formation of healthy blood cells and for the nervous system
4
Q
Fibre
A
Helps maintain a healthy gut
5
Q
Potassium
A
Helps maintain healthy blood pressure and nervous system functions
6
Q
magnesium
A
Helps maintain healthy bones and teeth
7
Q
Carotenoids - yellow and orange
A
Apricots and sweetcorn
8
Q
Anthocyanins - Red and blue
A
Berries
9
Q
Chlorophyll - Green
A
Spinach and cabbage
10
Q
Yellow and orange colours are not affected by..
A
normal cooking or change in PH
11
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