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Vitamins & minerals noted as source
only if there is a substantial amount in the vegetable
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| PARSNIP |
| Good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E,
Copper, Iron, Magnesium & Potassium |
| Protects the heart |
Boosts immune system |
Reduces stroke risk |
| Lowers 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol |
Reduces stress |
Boosts energy |
| Lowers blood pressure |
|
Curbs appetite |
| Has similar benefit as potatoes but has more fiber & B9 (folic acid). |
PEAS
|
Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, K, Copper, Dietary Fiber,
Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Tryptophan & Zinc |
| Reduce risk of Breast, Colon, Cervical, Leukemia, Lung, Lymphoma, Ovarian, Pancreatic & Prostate Cancers |
| Protect the heart |
Promote bone health |
Boost energy |
| |
Promote nail health |
|
| Frozen green peas taste better, have more nutrients
& have less sodium than canned peas |
PEAS
Black Eyed |
| Source of vitamin A, B9, Calcium, Dietary Fiber, Iron & Magnesium |
| |
Prevents clogged pores |
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PEAS
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| Good source of vitamins A, B1, B6 ,B9, C, K,
Calcium, Iron & Manganese |
| Protect the heart |
Reduce Asthma symptoms |
Reduce bruising |
| Stabilize blood pressure |
Have anti-inflammatory properties |
Reduce cataract risk |
| Reduce stress |
Less calories than green peas |
Boost energy |
PEPPERS
|
| Good source of Vitamins A, B6, B9, C, K,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese & Molybdenum |
| Combat Colon Cancer |
| Protect the heart |
Combat Diabetes |
Reduce stroke risk |
| Reduce cataract risk |
Boost energy |
Prevent colds & flu |
| Protect vs
Asthma |
Protect vs Osteoarthritis |
Protect vs Rheumatoid Arthritis |
PEPPERS
|
| Good source of vitamin A, B6, B9,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese & Molybdenum |
| Combat Bladder, Cervix, Colon, Lung, Pancreatic & Prostate Cancers |
| Protect the heart |
Combat Diabetes |
Reduce stroke risk |
| Combat colds & flu |
Reduce cataract risk |
Boost energy |
| Protect vs Asthma |
Protect vs Osteoarthritis |
Protect vs Rehumatoid Arthritis |
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Reduce
Magular Degeneration risk |
|
| Pimentos & Paprika are made from red bell peppers |
PEPPERS
|
| Good source of vitamins A, B, C, K, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium & Zinc |
| Prevent Stomach & Prostate Cancers |
| Protect the heart |
Lowers risk of Type 2 Diabetes |
Reduce stroke risk |
| Prevent stomach ulcers |
Clears congested lungs |
Reduce Arthritis symptoms |
| Promote weight loss |
Boosts immunity |
Combats cold & flu |
| Boosts mood |
Boosts metabolism |
Boosts memory |
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Supports eye health |
|
PEPPERS
Jalapeno
|
Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E, K,
Dietary Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Copper & Manganese |
| Combats Cancer |
| Protects the heart |
Supports eye health |
Reduces acid reflux |
| Boosts memory |
|
Boosts mood |
| The 'heat' is difficult for some people |
| PIMENTOS |
| Good source of vitamins A, B6, C, E, K,
Dietary Fiber, Iron, Magnesium & Potassium |
| Combat Breast, Cervical, Lung, Skin & Urinary Tract cancers |
| Protect the heart |
Help wounds heal quicker |
Combat colds & flu |
| Improve eyesight |
Boosts immune system |
Reduce arthritis symptoms |
| Curb cravings |
Promote skin health |
Reduce chronic pain |
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Boost energy |
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| POTATOES |
Good source of vitamins B3, B5, B6, B9, C, Copper, Dietary Fiber,
Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium & Tryptophan |
| Protects the heart |
Boosts immune system |
Reduces stroke risk |
| Lowers 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol |
Reduces stress |
Boosts energy |
| Lowers blood pressure |
Boosts mood |
Curbs
appetite |
| Majority of nutrients are in the skins |
| Has similar benefits to Parsnip but has more Protein & Vitamin C |
| PUMPKIN |
Good source of vitamins A, B5, B9, C, E, Dietary FIber, Magnesium, Phosphorous & Potassium
|
| Combats Bladder, Breast, Cervical, Colon, Lung & Skin Cancers |
| Protects the heart |
Reduces stroke risk |
Protects skin & eyes from radiation |
| Reduces coughing |
Protects
vs cataracts |
Balances
immune system |
Combats
ultraviolet light damage |
| See SEEDS THAT CAN HEAL chart for benefits of Pumpkin Seeds |
RADISH
|
| Red Globe Radish
is a good source of vitamin B9, C, Molybdenum & Potassium |
| Daikon Radish is a good source of vitamin C, Copper & Potasium |
| Protects vs Colon & Lung Cancers |
| Protects the heart |
Lowers blood pressure |
Promotes liver health |
Reduces
cholesterol |
Promotes
gallbladder health |
Reduces
hemorrhoids |
| Daikon aids digestion & protects the liver |
| Fresh radish roots contain more Vitamin C than cooked radishes |
| Leaf has 6 X more Vitamin C than root plus has some calcium |
| Do NOT eat radishes if you have an ulcer or a thyroid condition |
| RHUBARB |
Good source of Vitamin C,
Calcium, Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese & Potassium
|
| Protects the heart |
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Can act as a laxative |
| Do NOT eat Rhubarb, if you have arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or kidney stones |
| Pregnant women should NOT eat Rhubarb because it causes uterine stimulation |
| Rhubarb leaves are poisonous |
