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30 Foods High in Chlorophyll

Dark leafy greens, chlorella, spirulina, celery, wheatgrass, and moringa are in the top-30 list of the richest foods in chlorophyll.

Wheatgrass is one of the richest foods in chlorophyll. It’s 70% chlorophyll. But, it’s also high in minerals, vitamins & antioxidants!

Only a few plant-based foods are high in vitamin B12. The richest vegan foods in vitamin B12 are nutritional yeast, cholera, nori & tempeh.

Athletes should eat many foods high in nitrates, like beets, lettuce, arugula, spinach & celery. They increase oxygen supply to the muscles!

Plant-based sources of omega-3s are chia, hemp & flax seeds, as well as walnuts & avocado. DHA & EPA are found in seafood, fish oil & algae.

There aren’t plant-based foods high in vitamin D. Vegans require sun exposure, or even better, take supplements.

Maca root powder is good for bodybuilding. It supports muscle growth, as it’s high in protein, gives energy & promotes muscle recovery.

Carrot, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnip, dandelion, collard & beet greens are the richest common foods in beta-carotene, lutein & zeaxanthin.

A tomato has up to 4.7 mg of lycopene. Tomato paste with 7.5 mg & ketchup with 14.2 mg per 100g are two of the richest foods in lycopene!

Watermelon is good for weight loss. It regulates appetite and may control postprandial glucose responses, with only 45 calories per serving.