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Vitamins & minerals noted as source
only if there is a substantial amount in the vegetable
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CAULIFLOWER
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Good source of vitamins B6, C, K,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Omega 3 Fatty Acids & Tryptophan |
Lowers risk of Breast, Colon, Lung, Bladder & Prostate Cancer |
Protects the heart |
Protects vs Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Curbs appetite |
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Lowers blood pressure |
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When combined with Tumeric protects vs Prostate cancer |
If you have Gout or Kidney Stones do NOT eat an excessive amount of Cauliflower |
CELERY |
Good source of vitamins B9, C K,
Dietary Fiber, Molybdenum & Potassium |
Protects vs cancer |
Protects the heart |
Lowers blood pressure |
Reduces stroke risk |
Lowers cholesterol |
Has diuretic qualities |
Helps reduce cold symptoms |
Reduces
Asthma symptoms |
Reduces
Osteoarthritis symptoms |
Reduces
Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms |
CHICK PEAS OR GARBANZO BEANS |
Good source of vitamin B9, Copper, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Molybedenum,
Phosphorous & Tryptophan |
Protect the heart |
Stabilize blood sugar |
Curb cravings |
Lower Cholesterol |
Detox sulfites |
Boost energy |
Prevent Constipation |
Prevent Irritable
Bowel Syndrome |
Prevent Diverticulosis |
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Promote weight loss |
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If you have Gout or Kidney Stones
do NOT eat an excessive amount of Chick Peas |
COLLARD GREENS
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Good source of vitamins A, B2, B6, C, K,
Calcium, Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Potassium & Tryptophan |
Lower risk of Breast, Colon, Lung & Prostate Cancers |
Protect the heart |
Lower blood pressure |
Reduce stroke risk |
Lower Cholesterol |
Protect blood vessel cells |
Reduce stress |
Reduce cataract risk |
Promote normal sleep pattterns |
Boost memory |
Promote bone health |
Boost energy |
Reduce hot flashes |
If you have Gallbladder or Kidney problems do NOT eat Collard Greens |
CORN |
Good source of vitamins B1, B5, B9, C,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese & Phosphorous |
Lowers risk of Colon & Lung Cancers |
Protects the heart |
Reduces joint pain |
Reduces stress |
Reduces risk of Macular Degeneration |
Boosts memory |
Improves focus |
Protects vs UV rays |
Helps hair shine |
Boosts energy |
CUCUMBERS |
FLESH has some vitamin C & Molbdenum
SKIN has small amount of Magnesium & Potassium |
Help facial skin glow |
Lower blood pressure |
Lower cholesterol |
Prevent water retention |
If you're allergic to pollen or asprin,
cucumbers may cause your mouth to itch |
EGGPLANT |
Source of vitamin B1,
Copper, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Manganese & Potassium |
Combats Cancer |
Protects
the heart |
Reduces risk of
Rehumatoid Arthritis |
Protects
joints |
Lowers
Cholesterol |
Reduces 'bad'
(LDL) cholesterol |
Impoves
blood flow |
ENDIVE |
Good source of vitamins B1, B2, C & K |
Protects the heart |
Reduces digestive problems |
Has laxative qualities |
Has anti-inflammatory properties |
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Each leaf only 1 calorie |
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ESCAROLE |
Boosts focus |
FENNEL |
Good source of vitamin B9, C,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Molybdenum & Potassium |
Combats Colon Cancer |
Protects the heart |
Lowers blood pressure |
Reduces stroke risk |
Improves
immune system |
Reduces
Osteoarthritis symptoms |
Reduces
Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms |
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Combats allergies |
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GARLIC |
Good source of vitamins B6, C,
Manganese & Tryptophan |
Reduces risk of Breast, Colon, Esophagus, Larynx, Ovarian, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, Prostate & Renal Cancers. |
Protects the heart |
May reduce risk of Diabetes |
Reduces stroke risk |
Lowers blood pressure |
Combats colds & flu |
Protects vs effects of Asbestos |
Aids liver functions |
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Helps prevent weight gain |
GINGER |
Source of vitamin B6,
Copper, Magnesium, Manganese & Potassium |
Combats Colon & Ovarian Cancer |
Prevents
cold & flu |
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Combats cold & flu
with tea & Cinnamon |
Reduces
pain from Osteoarthritis |
Reduces
nausea |
Promotes
healthy sweating |
KALE
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Good source of vitamins A, B6, C, K, Calcium, Copper, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Manganese, & Tryptophan |
Combats Bladder, Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate & Skin Cancer |
Reduces cataract risk |
Strengthens bones |
Helps prevent colds & flu |
Reduces
Asthma symptoms |
Reduces
Osteoarthritis symptoms |
Reduces
Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms |
Boosts memory |
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Boosts energy |