Bananas are "too caloric" but they're still a fruit. One million banana delivers about 100 calories to your diet, 3 grams of fiber, and a boost of potassium, which helps keep blood presure in check.
Each 20 calorie cup of cabbage is packed with glucosinolates, chemicals that bolster your body's defendes against cancer-causing free radicals.
Avocados are so high in monounsaturated fats and fiber that pack also help you stay satisfied longer. But they are not as high in calories as we might think.
Kale is an unsung veggie hero: It delivers vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a starring role in bone health. Kale also ranks high in cancer-fighting glucosinolates
Garlics make you breath a little stinky but they can protect against stomach and colon cancer.
Apples contain quercetin, a compound that can protect brain cells from tissue-damaging free radicals, they're a great source of filling fiber, which can help you slim down.
Spinach is nice when you can count one veggie as a multivitamin and it is packed with A,C, K, and folate, which boots the production of brain chemicals that affect your mood.
One cup of papaya delivers more than you daily needs of vitamin C, a nutrient that may help fight colds and create collagen, proteins that keep skin smooth and supple. Eat a few slices and consider it an instant facial.
Two kiwis deliver as much potassium as a banana and more vitamin C than an orange.
