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A Few Facts About Food

  • Broccoli contains many vitamins, as well as cancer-fighting phytochemicals, anti-estrogenic indoles, fiber, calcium and magnesium.
  • Raisins are great source of iron, which helps blood transport oxygen to tissues and cells.
  • Grapefruit is the best diet food; can speed up your metabolism and lower your insulin levels.
  • Pinto Beans are excellent source of folate, which helps protect against heart disease and reduces the risk of birth defects.
  • Apples, the pectin in apples increases satiety and therefore can help with weight loss; also a great source of vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Arugula contains isothiocyanates which can help prevent cancers.
  • Canola oil is a cooking oil that is very rich in the two healthiest fats: monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Celery is rich in phthalides, which are compounds that lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • Cranberry juice is an amazing fruit juice which helps fighting bladder infections by preventing harmful bacteria from growing.
  • Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A which is important for your vision; and fiber.
  • Banana is a great source of potassium, which benefits our heart, muscle, nerve, kidney and skeleton.

5 Comments

  1. Thanks for the info nithu,very useful

  2. A page to be treasured, thanks for sharing these infos..

  3. Nice and useful tips. Thanks.

  4. Thanks a lot for sharing such important knowhow about vegetables, fruit and oil with us.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

  5. Thanks for sharing these tips