Annotated Bibliography 5 Sources

Annotated bibliography 5 Sources

1. The fitness website Leanitup.com scored the top 30 healthiest fruits based on their vitamin, antioxidant, calorie and sugar content.

Here are the five fruits that scored the best:

5. Cranberries

4. Strawberries

3. Guava

2. Raspberries

1. Blackberries

Nojiri, M. (2014, February 28). BRIEF: Find the healthiest fruit. Reading Eagle (PA).

2. Collard greens: Rich in antioxidants with more than 70 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C.

Asparagus: Rich in protein and an excellent source of potassium.

Red bell pepper: Contains antioxidants and lycopene, which may have anticancer properties.

Broccoli: Anticancer properties and an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, along with folic acid and fiber.

Cabbage: A good source of calcium, magnesium and manganese, with anticancer properties.

Carrots: Highest source of carotenes, which may help guard against macular degeneration and senile cataracts.

Celery: High in vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber. May help lower cholesterol.

Cucumbers: Good source of vitamins A and C and fiber, and effective in reducing under-eye swelling and cooling sunburn.

Eggplant: Excellent source of fiber and may help lower cholesterol. Skin contains antioxidants.

Kale: Excellent source of B6, C and carotenes and good source of fiber and calcium.

Lettuce: Good source of vitamin K. ad excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C and folic acid. Romaine is the most nutrient-dense variety.

Onions: May decrease blood lipids, prevent clot formation and lower blood pressure and blood sugar.

Spinach: Nutrient-dense source of vitamins C and K. Excellent source of iron, and rich source of lutein, good for eye health.

Sweet potatoes: Excellent source of carotenes, vitamins B6 and C and fiber. Contains antioxidants. One of the "good" starches.

Potatoes: Most nutrients are found in the skin. Good source of fiber, potassium, niacin and pantothetic acid.

Lauwers, M. (2009, April 23). Choosing the healthiest vegetables. Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, MA).

Fruit Water (g) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Oil (g) Energy (kcal)

1 Grape (fresh) 81 0.6 17.3 0.3 67

2 Grape (dry) 18 2.5 77.4 0.2 289

3 Fig (fresh) 82 1.2 20.4 0.4 88

4 Fig (dry) 23 4.3 6.9 1.3 274

5 Orange 86 0.8 8.5 0.1 35

6 Tangerine 87 0.8 11.6 0.2 46

7 Grayfruit 91 0.6 5.3 0.2 43

8 Lemon (juice) 91 0.3 1.6 0.5 7

9 Apple 84 0.3 11.9 0.3 46

10 Banana 71 1.1 19.2 0.2 76

11 Peach 86 0.6 9.1 0.2 37

12 Strawberry 89 0.6 6.2 0.3 26

13 Apricot (fresh) 85 1.0 18.2 0.6 51

14 Apricot (dry) 25 5.0 66.5 1.0 260

15 Pear 83 0.3 10.6 0.2 41

16 Watermelon 92 0.5 6.4 0.2 26

17 Melon 90 0.8 7.7 0.3 33

18 Avocado 69 4.2 1.8 22.2 223