Star fruit high in potassium. It also has vit C & beta-carotene.
Strawberries vit K, potassium, vit B1, B2, B6
Raspberries vit B3, potassium, vit B1, B2, B6
Blueberries high in manganese, vit C.
Capsicum protein, vit A & red carotenoids, vit C, B-complex, potassium, foliate Note: Capsicum’s red in colour is due in part to its very high content of vitamin A,
Snow peas are rich in vit K, manganese, B1, A, C. It also contains B2, B6, protein, foliate
Sugar snap peas calcium, Vit A. Fiber, foliate
Broccoli high in vit C, K, A, also contains vit B6, B2, protein, vit B5, E. Broccoli leaves & stems are higher in vit A than the florets.
Cauliflower high vit V, foliate. also has vit K, B6, B5, B2, B3, B1
Pumpkin high vit E, A, C
Pepitas vit A, C, calcium,  protein
Carrots high vit A, K. Also contains vit C, B6, B1, B3, foliate
Apples contain vit C, fiber
Pears fiber, vit C, K
Bananas vit B6, C, fiber, potassium
Plums vit C, A, fiber, B2
Apricots vit A. C. fiber, potassium
Vitamin A & beta carotene can maintain tissue lining, respiratory, reproductive, digestive & urinary tracts.
squash
sweet potatoes
egg yolks
alfalfa
Brussels sprouts
collard
mustard greens
turnip tops
beetroot tops
dandelion leaves, roots & flowers
chilli
red & green capsicums
broccoli
chicory
chard
carrots
endive
kale
pumpkins
parsley
zucchini
peas
asparagus
mango
apricots
persimmons
rockmelon
pawpaw



Vitamin B helps metabolic reactions & energy at cell level and other internal growth.
various nuts
sunflower seeds
millet
cereals
grains
asparagus
broccoli
Brussels sprouts
lemons
bananas
eggs
cheese
yogurt



Vitamin C
aides in stressful situations, is an anti inflammatory, antihistamine, antioxidant.
potatoes
broccoli
red & green capsicums
tomatoes
asparagus
peas
radishes
Swiss chard
zucchini
guavas
kiwi fruit
oranges & mandarins
pawpaw
cauliflower
strawberries
rockmelon
brussels sprouts



Calcium maintains growth & support of bone structure.
egg shells
low fat cheese
low fat yogurt
mineral block
cuttlebone
collard
turnip tops
mustard greens
chicory
kale
dandelion
broccoli
almonds
oats
kelp
cooked dried beans & peas
sesame seeds
tofu
oranges
berries
parsley



Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium & phosphorous. And important for the maintenance of a healthy immune system.
hard boiled egg yolk
NATURAL SUNLIGHT
fish liver oil
salmon
sardines
sweet potatoes
dark leafy vegetables
cold water fish



Vitamin E an antioxidant protecting cell membranes
egg yolk
green leafy vegetables
alfalfa
oats
almonds
cashews
corn
lima beans
sunflower seeds



Iodine
is needed for normal cell metabolism, metabolism of excess fat & thyroid function.
kelp
sesame seeds
soybeans
summer squash




Iron combines with protein & copper to assist in hemoglobin production & is needed for stress & disease resistance.
legumes
eggs
green leafy vegetables
kelp
sesame seeds
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds
almonds
grains
raisins



Vitamin K promotes blood clotting to prevent abnormal bleeding, useful for normal functioning of liver & maintenance of strong bones.
kelp
alfalfa
green leafy vegetables
eggs
soybeans
beetroot tops


Magnesium helps regulate acid/alkaline balance, promotes absorption & metabolism of other minerals, especially calcium.
whole grains
dark green vegetables
corn
apples
legumes
seeds
nuts
almonds



Phosphorus important for nerve health, heart - muscle contraction, kidney function, as well as many other functions.
foods high in protein
hard boiled eggs
brown rice
yogurt
cheese
well cooked chicken
legumes


Protein (animal) provides amino acids. Animal protein is only required for Eclectus chicks & breeding hens. It is not a recommended normal diet for the Eclectus parrot, they thrive on a vegetable protein diet rather than an animal protein diet.
egg
soybean meal
plain yogurt
cheese
cottage cheese
well cooked chicken & bones
fish
turkey
tin tuna in spring water
brown rice
pasta
nuts
quinoa
peanut butter
tofu


Protein (vegetable) most fruit & vegetables contain vegetable protein.
asparagus
beetroot
broccoli
carrot
cauliflower
celery
cucumber
parsnip
pumpkin
peas
chilli
radish
swede
turnip
sweet potato


Selenium is an important antioxidant, commonly combined with vitamin E. It protects the immune system from damage.
eggs
sesame seeds
sunflower seeds
whole grains
various vegetables
garlic


Zinc helps enzymatic reactions, carbohydrate digestion, facilitates the action of B's, circulation, liver function, immune system function, protein synthesis & cell growth, skin, bone, joint health, wound healing & growth of reproduction organs.
peas
legumes
nuts
leafy vegetables
sesame seeds
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds
egg yolk
sprouted whole grains









Kale very high in vit K, A, C, calcium, manganese, vit B6, potassium, also contains vit E, B2, B1, B3,folate
Limes high vit C
Grapes high in manganese, also contains vit C, B1, potassium, B6
Tomato high in vit C, K, A, also has potassium, fiber, vit  B1, B6, B3, B2, magnesium, vit B5, E, protein
Celery  high vit K, C, also has potassium, fiber, vit B6, calcium, vit B1, A, B2, foliate
Figs are high in fiber, potassium, manganese
Squash & zucchini are high in foliate, also contain manganese, vit C, A, magnesium, fiber, vit K, B6, B1, calcium, vit B3, B2, protein
Kiwi Fruit (Chinese gooseberry) high in vit C, fiber, also has potassium, vit E
Paw Paw high in vit C, potassium, fiber, vit A, E, K
Collard Greens high vit K, A, C, manganese, foliate. also has calcium, fiber, vit B6,
B2, E, magnesium, protein, B3, B1, B5
Beetroot high in foliate, manganese. also has potassium, fiber, vit C
Cucumber has vit C, A, potassium, manganese, foliate, fiber, magnesium
Mustard Greens high in vit K, A, C, foliate, manganese, vit E. also has fiber, calcium, potassium, vit B6, protein, vit B2, B1, B3
Romaine lettuce high in vit K, A, C, foliate, manganese. also has potassium, fiber, B1, calcium, protein, vit B3, B6
Sweet Potato high vit A, C, manganese. also has vit B6, potassium, fiber
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