Sulphur, a mineral vital to your health, is found in all body tissues and plays several important roles in your body. According to Phyllis A. Balch, author of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," it helps resist bacteria and protects against toxic substances. In addition, sulphur is necessary for proper development of connective tissue and helps skin maintain structural integrity. Identifying sulphur-rich foods can help you make choices that ensure you get sufficient intake of sulphur.

Vegetables

Broccoli and additional vegetables in the same family, including mustard greens, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and watercress contain sulfur, reports the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Additional vegetables include kale, asparagus, sweet potatoes, leeks, peas, chives, avocados, cauliflower, tomatoes, bok choy, horseradish, kohlrabi, radish, turnips, sweet corn, okra, eggplant, lettuce, bamboo and spinach. Are rich sources of sulphur-containing substances known as glucosinolates, which impart a pungent aroma and slightly bitter taste? During food preparation, chewing and digestion, glucosinolates break down into compounds known as indoles and isothiocyanates, which are being studied for possible anti-cancer effects, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Protein Foods

Legumes, are not only essential for building and maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails, but also are good dietary sources of sulphur. Cysteine and methionine -- two sulphur-containing amino acids in these foods -- serve as key sources of sulphur for your body's cells. While the majority of amino acid sulphur is needed for making protein, it also serves as a cofactor for certain enzymes, which are substances that help bring about chemical reactions.

Allium Vegetables

Allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions, leeks and chives, contain organosulfur compounds -- organic compounds that contain sulphur. An article published in "Environmental Health Perspectives" in September 2001 noted that the presence of organosulfur compounds in these foods appears to inhibit the formation of cancer in the esophagus, colon, forestomach, mammary glandsand lungs. The study suggests that allium vegetables and organosulfur compounds are possible cancer-preventative agents for humans, although further clinical trials are required.

Fruits

Fruits such as avocado, kiwi, pineapple, bananas, melons, grapes, oranges, and grape fruit, peaches, Watermelon and strawberries are highly rich in sulphur. Consuming these fruits will surely help you in gaining this mineral.

Nuts

Nuts like Sesame seed, Cashew nut, Peanut, Pine nut, Pistachio nut, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia nut, Ginkgo nut and Japanese chestnut.

DV is (Daily Value)