Nutritious Collection (#55)

Healthy pregnancy diet. Healthy balanced diet for a pregnant woman, containing oily fish and vegetables high in folic acid, an essential vitamin that prevents birth defects

Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis). These leaves are used in cooking as a flavouring

Rocket leaves (Eruca vesicaria). This leaf vegetable is rich in vitamin C and iron. It used in cooking as a flavouring

Mangoes (Mangifera sp.). This fruit is native to India and Indo-China, and contains many minerals and vitamins, as well as fibre

Red onion. Top of a red onion (Allium cepa). The onion is a vegetable native to Asia, but it is now cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical regions

Chicory hearts

Peaches. One is cut in half revealing its stone. Peaches are a good source of vitamin C

Boiled eggs in cups. Conceptual computer artwork of three eggs in the primary colours (red, green and blue). The eggs could also represent genetic modification (GM)

Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemmifera). This vegetable is a source of beta-carotene, folate, vitamins C and E, potassium and dietary fibre

Healthy snack. Woman carrying a pot of yoghurt and three tangerines (Citrus reticulata). The fruit is a good source of vitamin C

Chestnuts. (Castanea sativa) These are a rich source of minerals, protein, fibre, vitamins and essential fats

Onion half (Allium cepa). This vegetable contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, as well as being a source of fibre

Pasta arranged in the shape of a flower
Pasta arranged in the shape of a bunch of flowers. Pasta is a source of carbohydrate

Jerusalum artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) on a table. One has been partially peeled, although the vegetable is usually cooked in its skin

Fresh figs. The fig, Ficus carica, is a fruit containing fibre and minerals such as folate and potassium. It is rich in fruit sugars and is an excellent high-energy snack food

Onions (Allium cepa). This vegetable contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, as well as being a source of fibre

Strawberries on a plate. The strawberry (Fragaria sp.) is a false fruit, as the sweet fleshy part develops from the receptacle of the flower rather than from the female parts

Salt being sprinkled onto a boiled egg

Grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) live in coastal waters and estuaries. They are a rich source of vitamin A (necessary for night vision, healthy skin and mucous membranes)

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botyrtis). This vegetable is rich in vitamin C, folate, potassium and other minerals

Mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata) prior to preparation

Kiwi fruit. Slices of kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis). Kiwis are are a good source of vitamin C and potassium

Green beans. Green or common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Blackcurrants. They are a good source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Organic bread

Sliced fresh bluefin tuna
Sliced fresh Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

Tofu. Sliced blocks of tofu on a dish. Tofu is a curd made from soya beans (Glycine max). Soya is high in protein and a good source of B vitamins

Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad

Bread slices in a tray

Assortment of melons including watermelon (Citrullus lanatus, top), galia melon (Cucumis melo, bottom), piel de sapo melon (Cucumis melo Inodorus group)

Egg in an egg slicer

Marrow (Cucurbita sp.)

Chopped carrots (Daucus carota) in a blender

Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) chopped in half

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris). This root vegetable is a good source of folate (one of the B-complex vitamins) and dietary fibre

Organic garlic bulbs (Allium sativum) in a wicker basket

Brown turkey figs
Figs (Ficus carica Brown Turkey ) grown in England. Growing figs in the UK has become possible due to increased temperatures through climate change

Starfruit (Averrhoea carambola)

Kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis). Kiwis are are a good source of vitamin C and potassium

Fruit salad in a glass dish

Breakfast cereal, computer artwork
Breakfast cereal. Computer artwork of a breakfast cereal in a bowl of milk

Limes and lemongrass. Limes (Citrus aurantifolia) are green citrus fruits that contain very high levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Limes (Citrus aurantifolia). This citrus fruit contains very high levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Melon slice (Cucumis melo)

Passion fruit halves (Passiflora edulis). This tropical fruit is native to tropical and sub- tropical America, and is a good source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Melon halves (Cucumis melo)

Lychees (Litchi chinensis). This fruit is produced by a tree native to south-eastern Asia. Removing the red rind reveals soft white flesh around a hard black stone

Melon (Cucumis melo)

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