10. Bell Peppers
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Bell Peppers are part of the cultivar group Capsicum annuum, native to Mexico, Central America and northern South America.
Growing conditions include warm soil, moist but not watterlogged and they are sensitive of moisture and extreme temperatures.
Bell peppers are rich on Vitamin C, which is important for iron absorption and also are a very powerful antioxidant.
They contain Vitamin B6, which plays an important role in the nervous health and Vitamin E that is important to keep skin and hair look youthful .
Bell Peppers contain lutein which is an important enzyme to protect eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration
The sulfur found in bell peppers is plays a protective role in certain types of cancer.9.Egg-plants
9. Egg-plants
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Egg-plants are part of the genus Solanum and they are related to tomatoes and potatoes.
They are native to Asia and large-fruit cultivates first originated in India and slammer fruited varites orignted in china.
Ideal growing conditions include well drained and fertilized soil and full sun.
Egg-plants contain nasunin, which has antiangiogenic properties that prevent the occurrence of angiogenesis, which prevents tumors from growing and preventing this way cancer.
Egg-plants are rich in Vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin A and folate, which boost the immune health, they are also rich on minerals such as: phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, these minerals play an important role in preventing arthritis, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
They contain dietary fiber which plays an important role against colon cancer and keeps the digestive system working properly.
8. Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are native to South American Andes and they were used as a food in Mexico and later were spread around the world though Spanish colonization of the South America.
Growing conditions: well-drained soil, rich with organic matter, full sun and soil that has pH around 5.5-6.8.
Tomatoes contain Vitamin A,C,K, folate, potassium, thiamin, niacin, vitmain B6, magenium, phosphorous and copper which play an important role in the protection from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes and heart diseases.
Lycopene ound in tomatoes makes skin less UV sensitive keeping the skin healthy.
Vitamin K and calcium found in tomatoes play an important role in bone strengthen and repair and Lycopene improves bone mass, which fights Osteoporosis.
7. Corn Kernel
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Corn is a very important food source throughout the world, in Western World it is used a cereals eaten for breakfast also known as cornflakes.
Corn Kernel is rich in dietary fiber, which blocks cholesterol absorption.
They also contain high amounts of carbohydrates, which are the main source of energy.
Corn Kernel contains a substance called cerotenoids, which reduces the rick of macular degeneration and helps preventing cancer and heart diseases.
6. Olives
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Olives are an important part of Mediterranean agriculture and they have an important role in their cuisine.
Olea Europaea is native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa and is used to produce olive oil, known for his healthy benefits.
Olives are rich on Vitamin E, dietary fiber, and they also act like antioxidants playing an important by protecting the cells.
Olives control blood pressure, eliminates extra cholesterol in the blood and they are rich in minerals as sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and iodine.
Olives contain essential vitamins and amino acids, oleic acid, which protects the heart and also keeps skin soft and healthy.
Olives contain polyphenols, a natural chemical that reduce oxidative stress in the brain and they are a great source of iron.
Eating olives daily improves your memory up to 25%.
5. Pumpkin
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Pumpkins are cultivars of the squash plants and they are used both as for commercial and food purposes.
They are native to North America and the most popular dish is the "Pumping Pie", which is an important part of the Thanksgiving tradition in the Untied States.
Pumpkins contain vitamin C, fiber and potassium, which are good for the heart health.
A diet rich in beta-carotene has a positive benefit on the prostate cancer.
Vitamin C, vitamin E, the antioxidants and beta-carotene are good for the eye health and they prevent degenerative damage, vitamin C and beta-carotene offer an immunity boots.
Beta-carotene then converted to Vitamin A in the body plays an important role during pregnancy and lactation for hormone synthesis.
4. Cucumber
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Cucumber is originally from Southern Asia but now it grows in almost every continent and it's a cultivated plant in the gourd family, which is an important part of our diet.
Cucumbers contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol, which according to researches are connected with reducing risks of several cancer types like ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
In case you have a hangover just eat a few slices of cucumber before going to bed and since cucumbers contain sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes they reduce the intensity of hangover and headache.
Cucumber juice contains a hormone that is needed by pancreatic cells to produce insulin, which helps patients with diabetes.
Reduces cholesterol levels through some compounds called sterols found in cucumber .
Potassium, magnesium and fiber are efficient for regulating blood pressure, this way cucumbers can treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.
Cucumbers are rich in viatmins A, B1, B6, C & D, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, folate and they also contain source of silica, which strengthens connective tissues by promoting this way joints health, relieves gout and arthritis pain.
3. Okra
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Okra is native to West Africa, Ethiopia and Asia, but now it's spread world wide turning into an important part of our diet.
Okra contains fiber, which improves blood sugar levels, reduces risk for heart disease and helps easing the digestion.
Vitamin A found in okra continues in the health of mucous membranes and vitamin C helps with respiratory issues such as asthma and also contributes in a healthy skin, this vitamin helps with growth and repair of body tissues.
Vitamin B plays an important role in the maintenance of new cells and this vitamin prevents birth defects like spina bifida and folate is essential for an optimal pregnancy.
2. Avocados
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Avocados are native to Mexico and Central America, known for their health benefits.
Avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals, they are also a good source of vitamin B5, K and fiber, which helps in digestion.
They have also high amounts of magnesium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium.
Avocados contain 77% calories which derive from fat, turning it this way one of the fattest plant foods in existence.
They can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and they can protect the eyes since they are rich with powerful antioxidants.
According to some studies avocados help in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.
Avocados may help people use weight and they are also very easy to use in your diet.
Eating olives daily improves your memory up to 25%.
5. Pumpkin
Photo credits: www.zastavki.com
Pumpkins are cultivars of the squash plants and they are used both as for commercial and food purposes.
They are native to North America and the most popular dish is the "Pumping Pie", which is an important part of the Thanksgiving tradition in the Untied States.
Pumpkins contain vitamin C, fiber and potassium, which are good for the heart health.
A diet rich in beta-carotene has a positive benefit on the prostate cancer.
Vitamin C, vitamin E, the antioxidants and beta-carotene are good for the eye health and they prevent degenerative damage, vitamin C and beta-carotene offer an immunity boots.
Beta-carotene then converted to Vitamin A in the body plays an important role during pregnancy and lactation for hormone synthesis.
4. Cucumber
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Cucumber is originally from Southern Asia but now it grows in almost every continent and it's a cultivated plant in the gourd family, which is an important part of our diet.
Cucumbers contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol, which according to researches are connected with reducing risks of several cancer types like ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
In case you have a hangover just eat a few slices of cucumber before going to bed and since cucumbers contain sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes they reduce the intensity of hangover and headache.
Cucumber juice contains a hormone that is needed by pancreatic cells to produce insulin, which helps patients with diabetes.
Reduces cholesterol levels through some compounds called sterols found in cucumber .
Potassium, magnesium and fiber are efficient for regulating blood pressure, this way cucumbers can treat both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.
Cucumbers are rich in viatmins A, B1, B6, C & D, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, folate and they also contain source of silica, which strengthens connective tissues by promoting this way joints health, relieves gout and arthritis pain.
3. Okra
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Okra is native to West Africa, Ethiopia and Asia, but now it's spread world wide turning into an important part of our diet.
Okra contains fiber, which improves blood sugar levels, reduces risk for heart disease and helps easing the digestion.
Vitamin A found in okra continues in the health of mucous membranes and vitamin C helps with respiratory issues such as asthma and also contributes in a healthy skin, this vitamin helps with growth and repair of body tissues.
Vitamin B plays an important role in the maintenance of new cells and this vitamin prevents birth defects like spina bifida and folate is essential for an optimal pregnancy.
2. Avocados
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Avocados are native to Mexico and Central America, known for their health benefits.
Avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals, they are also a good source of vitamin B5, K and fiber, which helps in digestion.
They have also high amounts of magnesium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium.
Avocados contain 77% calories which derive from fat, turning it this way one of the fattest plant foods in existence.
They can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and they can protect the eyes since they are rich with powerful antioxidants.
According to some studies avocados help in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy.
Avocados may help people use weight and they are also very easy to use in your diet.
1. String beans
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String beans famous around the world and are sold fresh, frozen and are an important part of our diet.
String beans contain vitamin C, which is important cause it makes collagen.
Vitamin K, is necessary to create blood clots, which prevent blood lose after injuries.
String beans also boost the intake of an essential mineral such as iron, which is important for the cardiovascular health, and iron is part of hemoglobin which transports oxygen throughout the bloodstream.
