Acorn squash is rich in contents like beta-cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene. Both the antioxidants are excellent boons for hair, eye, and skin health.
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Apples
When we talk about food that starts with A, you can hardly skip the name of apple. It is correctly said, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.'
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Amala
Amala, also known as 'Yam flour', has its origin in Nigeria. Amala contains dietary fibers that act as an effective measure to combat cardiovascular disease.
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Almonds
It is a nutritious food containing extraordinary amounts of magnesium, fiber, calcium, protein, and Vitamin E.
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Allspice
Allspice is generally used in Latin American cooking recipes. It plays a key role in many dishes and sauces like mole sauces.
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Amaranth
Amaranth is a plant seed always being praised as a super grain. This food that starts with A may not be so popular, but it does offer many health benefits.
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Ajvar
Ajvar is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and micronutrients like folate, all offering a number of health benefits.
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Apricots
Apricots are rich in soluble fiber and water and thus aid in weight loss. Since apricots are rich in fibers, they are excellent choices for diabetic patients.
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Anchovies
Anchovies are another popular food that starts with A. These are saltwater fish often eaten by those on healthy diets.
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Applesauce
For healthy diets, you can easily add applesauce in your diets. Applesauce is generally unsweetened in nature.
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Amchoor
It possesses several health benefits, such as decreasing acidity, improving the digestive system, and encouraging bowel movements.
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Artichokes
The flower artichoke belongs to the family line of daisies, marigolds, and sunflowers. Artichokes are rich in soluble fiber and water, and thus they can aid in weight loss.
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Aniseed
These seeds have a brownish-gray color, are small in shape, and a little bit curvy, with an aroma of licorice. You can find it as a spice either in powder form or as a whole.
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Alfredo sauce
Be forewarned! This beloved luxuriously creamy sauce has a high content of fat. Alfredo sauce has several health benefits as being rich in minerals like calcium, iron, and vitamin A.
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Arugula
Arugula is rich in minerals like potassium. It has several health benefits including maintaining the blood pressure levels of the body and preventing diseases like osteoporosis.
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Avocados
Avocados arean excellent source of monounsaturated fats, particularly in contents like beta-cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene.
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Artichoke hearts
It has become an excellent choice for people who are health conscious or need to regulate cardiovascular disease or non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
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Artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that can be formed synthetically. Some sweeteners commonly available are aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.
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Asparagus
This spring vegetable is a low-calorie food similar to other non-starch containing vegetables. Moreover, it retains a high amount of water.
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Abacha
It contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus in different compositions. Abacha contains many vitamins such as Vitamin A and vitamin C.
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Afang
The Afang leaf is also called Okazi leaf, which is commonly known as wild spinach. The afang leaves are rich in several amino acids like leucine, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid.
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Arborio rice
Arborio rice is a variety of rice; usually, the traditional use of arborio rice is in the preparation of risotto. It is native to Italy and now is grown in the United States, as well.
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Asian noodles
They are rich in micronutrients such as iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin B complex. Moreover, it is high in fat and carbohydrate content.
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Arame
Arame is a mild-flavored sea vegetable. Arame is rich in calcium, which plays a significant role in strengthening bones and improving muscle activity.
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Ashura
It is basically a pudding of healthy nutrients that come from the source of ingredients such as dry fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
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Conclusion
This compelling list of foods starting with A must have taken you aback with the inclusion of some lesser-known food items, taken from different cultures and cuisines around the world.