Still life grouping of fruits and vegetables were two sweet potatoes, okra, a bowl of raisins, and a bowl of sultanas (white raisins), two plantains, kale and Swiss chard, and a horned melon. Nutrients should come primarily from foods. Foods such as fruits and vegetables contain not only the vitamins and minerals that are often found in supplements, but also other naturally occurring substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. For some people, fortified foods or supplements can be helpful in getting the nutrients their bodies need. A fortified food contains a nutrient in an amount greater than what is typically found in that food.