The above image displays some of the healthiest foods in the world and yet it's still just a fraction of what's out there. There are over 1000 known vegetables and over 2000 fruit varieties in the world and we only ever consume a handful of them.

And within that handful, there is much to discover. Cherries are said to reduce insomnia and lower blood pressure due to the presence of melatonin. Apricots are a good source of retinal (Vitamin A) and Beta Carotene and radishes have recently been promoted as a good way to keep hydrated due to their water content.

What's there to Discover here at AUZM?

On this website you'll find 2 main types of content relating to nutrition. The first is general facts and information on specific foods. If you're interested in Artichokes let's say and their nutritional profile, then on this site you'd navigate to the page on Artichokes to find out how many calories a serving has, what nutrients it's high in etc.

The second and most extensive type of content on this site are pages that focus on answering questions and providing interesting facts about the specific foods. For example you might want to know if Artichokes are good for a specific type of diet you are currently trying out, or what foods are high in antioxidants etc. Food is really interesting and the more we know the more questions we have.

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When it comes to food, being healthy is just as much (if not more) about what you don't put into your body as what you do.

For example if you were to browse the pages here at AUZM and read about all of the incredible benefits of eating some of your favorite foods like blueberries, spinach and sunflower seeds, you may get the impression that feeding your body nutrient dense foods equates with good health.

Eating healthy food is a prerequisite but is only half the equation. If you meticulously ate the healthiest foods on the planet all day long, and then dumped heaps of salt, sugar and processed foods into your system at the end of the day your body wouldn't have gained much "health" from eating the good stuff earlier.

The bad can easily cancel out the good if done to excess. Moderation is key with eating junk food and other foods you enjoy that are not listed on this site. The good news is that if you're here, reading this, then you are probably someone who is motivated to eat well and will benefit from the healthy food choices you make, while knowing when and how to enjoy yourself and indulge from time to time.

To good health and good choices.

Common Fruit & Vegetables

Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Bean Sprouts, Beet Greens, Beet Root, Bok Choy, Boston Lettuce, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Broccoli, Collard Greens, Corn, Cucumber, Dandelion Greens, Eggplant, Endive, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Hearts of Palm, Iceberg Lettuce, Kale, Leeks, Mustard Greens, Okra, Olives, Pumpkin, Radishes, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Peppers Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries Grapes, Kiwis, Lemons, Limes, Mangos, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Pears,

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