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Vitamins & minerals noted as source
only if there is a substantial amount in the vegetable
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ARTICHOKES |
Good source of vitamins B9, C,
Dietary Fiber, Magnesium & Potassium |
Protect the heart |
Stabilize blood sugar |
Reduce stroke risk |
Lower Cholesterol |
Boost energy |
Fat flusher |
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Promote bone health |
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ARUGULA |
Good source of vitamins A, B9, C,
Calcium & Magnesium |
Boosts
energy |
Protects vs
colds & flu |
Fat
flusher |
ASPARAGUS |
Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9,
Dietary Fiber, Iron ,Manganese, Phospherous, Potassium, Tryptophan & Zinc |
Protects the heart |
Protects vs some
birth defects |
Fat flusher |
Prevents hair breakage |
Prevents split ends |
Reduces belly bloat |
Promotes good digestion |
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Natural diuretic |
AVOCADO |
SEE FRUIT CHART |
BAMBOO SHOOTS |
Good source of Dietary Fiber & Potassium |
Help maintain
steady heart beat |
Help maintain normal
blood pressure |
Prevent Constipation |
Reduce 'bad' cholesterol |
Low in carbs |
Help remedy Toxemia |
BEANS
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Good source of vitamins B1, B9,
Dietary Fiber, Iron, Magnesium,
Manganiese, Molybdenum, Phosphorous & Tryptophan |
Combats cancer |
Protect the heart |
Stabilize blood sugar |
Reduce stroke risk |
Lower Cholesterol |
High in fiber |
Detox sulfites |
Prevent constipation |
Prevent Irritable
Bowel Syndrome |
Prevent Diverticulosis |
Promote nail health |
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Boost energy |
BEANS
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Good source of vitamin B1, B9, K, Copper, Dietary Fiber,
Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorous, Potassium & Tryptophan |
Protect the heart |
Stabilize blood sugar |
Reduce stroke risk |
Lower Cholesterol |
High in fiber |
Detoxe sulfites |
Boost energy |
Boosts memory |
Promote nail health |
Prevent constipation |
Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Prevent Diverticulosis |
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Reduces leg cramps |
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BEETS |
Beets area a good source of Vitamins B, C, Copper, Choline, Dietary Fiber,
Iron, Magnesium,
Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium & Tryptophan |
Beet Greens are a good source of vitamins A, C,
Calcium & Iron and promote bone health
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Combat Colon Cancer |
Protect the heart |
Protect vs some birth defects |
Reduce stress |
Lower blood pressure |
Promote bone health |
Burn belly fat |
Reduce effect of nitrates |
Boost memory |
Stimulate weight loss |
BOK CHOY |
SEE CABBAGE |
Has a higher concentration of Vitamin A than cabbage |
BROCCOLI
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Good source of Vitamins A, B2, B5, B6, B9, C K, Dietary Fiber,
Magnesium,
Manganese, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Phosphorous, Potassium & Tryptophan |
Lowers risk of Breast, Colon, Lung, Bladder & Prostate Cancers |
Protects the heart |
Protects vs some birth defects |
Reduces stroke risk |
Lowers cholesterol |
Boosts immune system |
May help prevent ulcers |
Reduces cataract risk |
Promotes bone health |
Combats colds & flu |
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Boosts energy |
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After cutting florettes in 1/2s or 1/4s, wait 5 minutes so cancer compounds have a chance to kick in |
Steam or healthy saute no more than 5 minutes |
Cooked tomatoes or tomato sauce with broccoli is the best combo to combat Prostate Cancer |
Buying organic will give you more phytonutrients |
BROCCOLI SPROUTS
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Repair sun-damaged skin |
SEE BROCCOLI |
Will warm up cold toes & fingers |
Have 10-100 times power of Broccoli |
BROCCOLINI
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Combats allergies from pollen |
SEE BROCCOLI
FOR MORE INFORMATION |
Combats allergies
f
rom mold & dust |
Mix of 3/4 broccoli & 1/4 Chinese broccoli |
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
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Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, K, Dietary Fiber,
Manganese, Omega 3 Fatty Acids & Potassium |
Lowers risk of Breast, Colon, Lung, Bladder & Prostate Cancers |
Strengthen bones |
Protects vs some birth defects |
Reduce stroke risk |
Reduces risk of cataracts |
Protects vs Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Prevent fine lines |
Buying organic will give you more phytonutrients |
CABBAGE
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Good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, K,
Dietary Fiber, Manganese & Omega 3 Fatty Acids |
Lowers risk of Breast, Colon, Lung, Bladder & Prostate Cancers |
Protects the heart |
Curbs cravings |
Promotes weight loss |
Reduces
cataract risk |
Red cabbage
may combat Alheimer's |
Red cabbage juice
combats Peptic Ulcers |
CARROTS |
Good source of vitamins A, B6, C, K,
Dietary Fiber & Potassium |
Reduces risk of Bladder, Breast, Cervic, Colon, Eslophageal, Larynx, Lung & Prostate Cancers. |
Protect the heart |
Aid in regulating blood sugar |
Impove
night vision |
Lower cholesterol |
Promote
nail health |
Reduce
coughing |
Reduce risk of cataracts |
Protect vs blindness |
Combat
allergies from pollen |
Protect
vs Macular Degeneration |
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Combat allergies
from old & pet dander |