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Vitamins & minerals noted as source
only if there is a substantial amount in the vegetable
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| LEEKS |
| Source of vitamins B6 & B9,
Iron & Manganese |
| Reduce risk of Colon Prostate & Ovarian Cancers |
| Protect the heart |
Lower 'bad'
(LDL) Cholesterol |
Stabilize blood sugar |
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Raise 'high'
(HDL) Cholesterol |
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LENTILS
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Good source of vitamins B1, B9,
Copper, Dietary Fiber, Iron,
Magnesium,
Manganese, Molybedenum, Phosphorous, Potassium & Tryptophan |
| Protect the heart |
Prevents Constipation |
Prevents Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Lowers Cholesterol |
Boosts energy |
Prevents Diviterculosis |
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Protects eyesight |
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LETTUCE
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| Good source of vitamins A, C,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese & Potassium |
| Strengthens bones |
|
High in sugar |
LETTUCE
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| Improves night vision within 2 months |
LETTUCE
|
Good source of Vitamins A, B9, K,
Chromium, Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Molybdenum & Potassium |
| Protects the heart |
Lowers blood pressure |
Reduces stroke risk |
| Lowers cholesterol |
Reduces belly fat |
Boosts energy |
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Promotes healthy nails |
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| MIZUNA |
| Good source of vitamin K & Dietary Fiber |
| Protects the heart |
Combats cancer |
Lowers blood pressure |
MUSHROOMS
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| Good source of vitamins B2, B3, B5,
Copper, Manganese, Phosphorous, Selenium, Tryptophan & Zinc |
| Protect vs Colon Cancer |
| Protect the heart |
Lower blood pressure |
Stabilize blood sugar |
| Reduce risk of cataracts |
Boost immune system |
Combat colds,flu & ear infections |
| May delay Alzheimer's |
May reverse UV damage |
Reduce migraines |
| Boost memory |
Aid DNA repair |
Reduce stress |
Reduce
Asthma symptoms |
Reduces
Osteoarthritis symptoms |
Reduces
Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms |
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Curb cravings |
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| If you have Gout or kidney stones,
do NOT eat an excessive amount of mushrooms |
MUSHROOMS
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| Source of vitamins B1, B2 & E |
| Protect the heart |
Lower blood pressure |
Boosts energy |
| Lower Cholesterol |
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Promote weight loss |
MUSHROOMS
|
| Good source for Vitamins B3, B9, D, Copper, Phosphorous, Potassium & Selenium |
| Combat Cancer |
| Protect the heart |
Lower blood pressure |
Boost immune system |
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Boosts memory |
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MUSHROOMS
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| Good source of vitamin C,
Dietary Fiber & Iron |
| Combat Cancer |
| Protect the heart |
Boost immune system |
Combat colds & flu |
| Lower cholesterol |
|
Combat infections |
| OKRA |
Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B2, C, K, Calcium, Dietary Fiber
Magnesium,
Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Tryptophan & Zinc |
| Promotes stomach health |
Regulates blood sugar |
Prevents Constipation |
| Promotes ulcer health |
Promotes weight loss |
Prevents gas & bloating |
| OLIVES |
| Good source of vitamin E, Copper, Dietary Fiber & Iron |
| Protect vs Colon Cancer |
| Protect the heart |
Protect vs Asthma |
Promote weight loss |
| Lower cholesterol |
Protects vs Osteoarthritis |
Curb appetite |
| Lower blood pressure |
Protects vs Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Burns belly fat |
| |
Reduce frequency &
intensity
of hot flashes |
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| ONIONS |
| Good source of vitamin B6, C,
Chromium, Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Molybdenum & Tryptophan |
| Reduces risk of Breast, Colon, Esophagus, Larynx, Oral Cavity, Ovarian, Pharynx, Prostate & Renal Cancers. |
| Protect the heart |
Lower blood sugar |
Reduce stroke risk |
| Lower cholesterol |
Improve response to Insulin |
Aid liver functions |
| Lower blood pressure |
Promote bone health |
Combat colds & flu |
Reduce
Asthma symptoms |
Reduces
Osteoarthritis symptoms |
Reduces
Rheumatoic Arthritis Symptoms |
| To protect vs Colon Cancer eat with Tumeric |
| Red onions improve stomach health |
