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• Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, contain some vitamin B, and the small seeds embedded in their skin provide a good source of dietary fibre.

• An apple supplies a quarter of your day's vitamin C needs as well as antioxidants, boron to keep your bones strong, and pectin which helps your body digest food more efficiently.

• Bananas are good to eat before and after sport to replenish carbohydrates and glycogen burned during exercise. They are also high in potassium which can help keep your heart, nervous system and kidneys healthy. A rich source of vitamin B6 for healthy skin and hair and to stop you getting so stressed out.

• Both red and green grapes contain antioxidants that can help prevent heart disease. One serving of grapes contains only 90 calories and provides about 25% of your recommended daily amount of vitamin C.

• Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid that is also found in pink grapefruit and watermelon, and is believed to help reduce the risk of some cancers including prostate cancer in men. Cherry tomatoes in particular also have a high level of vitamin C and contain vitamin E, folate and fibre.

• A single red pepper has enough vitamin C to meet the daily requirements of 10 people and yellow and green peppers are nearly as rich in vitamin C. The red varieties are also a great source of beta carotene which the body converts to vitamin A.

• 100g of cabbage provides more than a full day's recommended intake of vitamin C. It's also a good source of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, and dietary fibre.

• Broccoli ontains a compound called sulphoraphane which may function as an anti-cancer agent. Just 100g of broccoli contains several times your daily recommended intake of vitamin C (provided they are not over-boiled). Also a good source of fibre and iron, potassium, vitamin E, folate and beta carotene.