Dried figs are a good source of potassium, calcium and iron as well as fibre, both soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fibre helps prevent constipation and bowel disorders.
Frozen vegetables often contain more vitamin C than fresh vegetables. Frozen peas retain 60-70% of their vitamin C content after freezing and maintain this level throughout storage.
Nori, Japanese seaweed, is a good source of iodine, essential for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. It is also a good source of vitamin B12, being one of the few plant sources of this vitamin.
