know your fruits & vegetables
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If you eat better, you will feel and look better!
Your diet plays a vital role in your well-being.
In today’s fast paced world, the food you eat makes a difference in
maximizing your physical and mental performance,
and regaining your vitality.
Fruits can be classified as…
Tropical SubtropicalTemperate
Different fruits and vegetables are rich in different vitamins, minerals and fiber.Eat at least two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables daily.
APPLEKey Nutrients…
Vitamin C Iron Potassium Sodium Phosphorus Calcium Sulphur
BenefitsApples and their juice
are cleansing and detoxifying
They help treat intestinal infections, inflammations of the colon, gout, diarrhea, and acidity
Pectin, contained in the apple, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels
BANANAKey Nutrients:
PotassiumFolateSodiumChlorineIronGlucoseAmino acids
BenefitsBananas help detoxify the body, and are often used to treat constipation and ulcers. They are good for the nerves and muscles, and enhance functioning of the immune system. Rich in potassium and sugar, they also provide the body with nourishment and energy.
CHERRYKey nutrients …..
Iron CopperMagnesium Sucrose Vitamin E
Benefits
Cherries are a remedy for arthritis and
rheumatism. Rich in iron, they
improve the blood and treat anemia. Black cherry juice
is excellent for gout and teeth.
ORANGEKey nutrients…
Vitamin C, Folate Potassium, Sodium, Citric acid, Iron, Manganese, Calcium
Benefits
Is a general tonic for week digestion,
improves immunity and helps combat
fevers. It generates body fluids and helps
build strong bones and teeth.
FIGKey nutrients…
Iron, Magnesium, Calcium,Sulphur, Vitamin B, Folate, Fructose.
Benefits
Figs improve digestion and functioning of
the stomach, spleen, pancreas and large
intestine. Rich in iron and calcium, they also improve blood quality and build strong bones.
LEMON
Key nutrients…
Vitamins B & C Calcium Iron Magnesium Potassium Sodium Citric acid.
Benefits
It has antiseptic properties, and is useful during
dysentery, flu's, colds, and coughs. It destroys bad bacteria, benefits the
liver, promotes weight loss and purifies the blood. Lemon juice, diluted in water, cools the system and calms the nerves.
GRAPEFRUITKey nutrients…
Potassium,Folate, Iron, Amino Acids, Zinc, Vitamins B & E
Benefits
Helps protect the arteries, reduces
the risk of cancer, aids digestion, speeds the
breakdown of fat and boosts the immune system
GRAPEKey nutrients…
Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Glucose, Silicates, Vitamin B and E
BenefitsHigh in sugar, grapes
are good source of energy. They
contain valuable cell salts known to build and purify the blood. Grape juice
is a valuable remedy for liver
malfunctions such as hepatitis and
jaundice.
PAPAYAKey nutrients…
Vitamin A& E, Silicon, Potassium, Calcium, Copper, Folate,
Fructose.
BenefitsContain enzyme
papain, which improves digestion. It reduces the risk of cancer, heart
disease and cataract. It also
helps rid the body of intestinal worms, eases inflammation
and combats constipation.
POMOGRANATE
Key nutrients…
calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, Vitamin C
Benefits
Aids digestion and helps
destroy worms in the intestinal tract. The seeds are rich in fiber and provides
roughage
PINEAPPLE
Key nutrients…
Vitamins B, C& EPhosphorus Potassium Iron Folate
Benefits
Is a diuretic, which detoxifies the body, purifies the blood,
prevents blood clots and increases
circulation. It contains the enzyme bromelin,
which improves digestive functioning.
Vvegetables can be classified as
Green leafy vegetablesFruit vegetablesFlowers, buds & stalksRoots & bulbsSeeds & pods
Green leafy vegetables
Spinach and lettuce and other greens are rich in iron, beta-carotene, chlorophyll and dietary fiber.
The darker the colored greens, the more nutritious and the higher the content of beta-carotene.
spinachKey
nutrients…
Iron Chlorophyll Sulphur Vitamin A
Benefits
It builds blood, improves
complexion and rids the
body of toxins. It is a diuretic, and helps relieve constipation
lettuceKey nutrients…
ChlorophyllIronVitamins A& C
Benefits
Improves the quality of
blood, helps detoxify the blood and is useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Fruit vegetables“Fruit” vegetables,
such as tomatoes, squashes and peppers, contain ripened seeds of pollinated flowers. These are usually filling and yet low in calories
cucumberKey nutrients…
• Calcium • Phosphorus,• Iron • Vitamin C
BenefitsIs a diuretic, it
reduces toxins and purifies the blood and skin. It treats
inflammatory conditions,
including stomach inflammation,
conjunctivitis, acne and inflamed skin.
TomatoKey
nutrients….
Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamin C
BenefitsDetoxifies the liver,
purifies the blood and improves
digestion. A rich source of vitamin A, it helps treat
eye problems. It is also helps control blood sugar levels (for diabetics) and
aids in weight reduction
Flowers, buds and stalks
Flowers, buds and stalks includes celery, cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus. These plans are rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C.
celeryKey nutrients…
Vitamins A, B & C,Sulphur Silicon Iron
Benefits
Very high in silicon, celery helps
strengthen joint, bones, arteries and
all connective tissues. It also helps treat rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and
nerve inflammations.
asparagusKey nutrients…
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Iron Vitamins A& C
Benefits:
Contains the diuretic
asparagines, which eliminates water
through the kidneys. Its also
helps reduce cholesterol and
high blood pressure
ROOTS &AND BULBSThey are parts of a
plant that store nutrients.
Vegetables of this group are not generally low in calories, but are mineral- rich and
filling.
ONIONKey nutrients…
Sulphur Phosphorus CalciumIronVitamin C
Benefits
They lower blood pressure and
cholesterol, treats dysentery, and is a common cure for respiratory
disease. The iron is easily
assimilated, and helps treat anemia
CarrotKey nutrients…
Vitamin A Sodium Sulphur Chlorine Iodine Calcium
Benefits
Improve vision, skin quality and strengthen the
teeth and gums. They also
improve digestion and help purify
the blood
beetrootKey nutrient…
Iron Potassium Calcium Magnesium
Benefits
Helps digestion, reduces
constipation, and improves functioning of the kidney and gal
bladder. The high iron content
improves blood quality and reduces
hypertension.
Seeds and podsPeas, green beans
and drumsticks. These vegetables contain more protein, than other vegetables.
drumstickKey nutrients…
Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamin C
Benefits
Strengthen the bones, purifies the blood, and treats asthma and other respiratory disease.
Its antibacterial properties help prevent infections.
Go nuts
Although we tend to think of nuts as snack food, they are terrific sources of protein, vitamins (especially vitamin E), mineral and oils.
almondKey nutrients…
• Calcium • Fiber • Potassium• Magnesium• Phosphorus• Folic acid
BenefitsHelp treat skin
diseases, impotency, constipation and
respiratory disorders. In comparison to all nuts, almonds have the highest calcium and fiber content.
They are called the “king of nuts”
because of their high nutritional value
peanutKey nutrients…
Protein Fiber Calcium Iron Sodium Potassium Vitamins A, B & C
Benefits
Are a complete source of protein.
They contain a nutrient called
resveratrol, which helps treat
heart disease and improve
immunity levels.
pistachioKey nutrients..
Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Copper Magnesium Vitamins A, B,C & E
Benefits
Help to purify the blood, and improve
functioning of the liver
and kidneys.
walnutKey nutrients…
Calcium Iron Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Vitamins A, B, & C
Benefits
Help nourish the brain,
strengthen the bones and improve
functioning of the intestine.
Cashew nutKey nutrients…
Iron Potassium Magnesium Vitamin A
Benefits
Help treat anemia, improve
the quality of your complexion and boost your
immune system.
Goodness of herbs
They are leaves of aromatic plants, rich
in nutrients and minerals. They are
also used for medicinal purpose and sold over- the- counter as remedies for a cold,
flu, cough, throat infection, rheumatic aliment and pain.
basilKey nutrients…
Vitamins A & C, Calcium Iron Magnesium, Phosphorus Potassium.
Benefits:
Helps treat headaches,
dizziness, vertigo, stomach cramps,
nausea and constipation.
Basin oil is used to treat insect bites
and minor cuts
Bay leafKey nutrients…
Calcium Iron Magnesium Vitamin A, B, C and E
Benefits:
Are used to treatmigraines, stress
andanxiety. They alsoimprove digestionand help detoxify
theSystem.
dillKey nutrients…
Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamins A, C & E
Benefits
Is used to treat colic,
flatulence andindigestion. It is aneffective appetite
enhancer and helps to
stimulate milk innursing mothers.
Coriander leavesKey nutrients….
Vitamins AVitamins B Vitamins CIron Calcium Zinc
Benefits
Are diuretic and help detoxify the system. They also
help improve quality of blood, lower cholesterol
levels and improves the
eyesight.
mintKey nutrients…
Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamins A, C and E
Benefits
Used as a treatment forindigestion, colic,
heartburnand flatulence, it also can
stimulate the appetite, and
cure nausea and headaches.
Peppermint teacan help soothe dry
throat.
parsleyKey nutrients…
Vitamin C Chlorophyll Calcium Sodium Magnesium Iron
Benefits
Improves digestion and
blood quality, andlowers blood
pressure.It is also a treatment
for anemia.
oreganoKey nutrients…
Calcium Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium. Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamins A & C.
Benefits
Has powerful antioxidantand anticancer
properties.It aids digestion, helps
getrid of intestinal parasitesand treats nausea and
diarrhea.
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