Size 8.5 x 5.5 inches
Color Space CMYK
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Vegetables and Fruits
Healthy living
USDA
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Apple
Species: M. domestica
Apples Serving size 1 medium (154g)
| Amounts Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Calories 80 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0 |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 0g | |
| Vitamin A | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8% |
| Calcium | 0% |
| Iron | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
HEALTH BENEFITS
• Alzheimer's Prevention
• Lower Cholesterol
• Lung Cancer Prevention
• Bone Protection
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Weight Loss
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Onions
Species: A. cepa
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HEALTH BENEFITS
• Rich source of flavonoids, substances known to provide protection against cardiovascular disease
• Rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth
• Human studies have shown that onion can help increase our bone density and may be of special benefit to women of menopausal age who are experiencing loss of bone density
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BroccoliSpBrassica oleracea
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 141 kJ (34 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 6.64 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.37 g |
| Protein | 2.82 g |
| Water | 89.30 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 31 μg (3%) |
| - beta-carotene | 361 μg (3%) |
| - lutein and zeaxanthin | 1121 μg |
| Thiamine (Vit. B1) | 0.071 mg (5%) |
| Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.117 mg (8%) |
| Niacin (Vit. B3) | 0.639 mg (4%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.573 mg (11%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 mg (13%) |
| Folate (Vit. B9) | 63 μg (16%) |
| Vitamin C | 89.2 mg (149%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.78 mg (5%) |
| Calcium | 47 mg (5%) |
| Iron | 0.73 mg (6%) |
| Magnesium | 21 mg (6%) |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg (9%) |
| Potassium | 316 mg (7%) |
| Zinc | 0.41 mg (4%) |
• There are also phytonutrients, indoles and sulforaphane present in broccoli. These are both great cancer fighting agents.
• The sulforaphane, some amino acids, and vitamin C functions as detoxifying agent, removing toxins. If left alone, the toxins may cause various problems such as gout, rashes, or even arthritis.
• The fiber in broccoli can treat constipation problems.
• Broccoli is also great for the skin's health.
• This vegetable helps lower the bad cholesterol in your system and regulates your blood pressure.
• Broccoli has nutrients in it that also protect your eyes from the effects of aging and UV exposure.
• Eating broccoli improves your immune system. This means you can fight infections off more effectively.
• Broccoli is also great for bone health with all the calcium it provides.
• One of the other benefits of broccoli is it keeps your body from being anemic with the presence of iron in it.
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Oranges
Species: C. ×sinensis
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 192 kJ (46 kcal)
Carbohydrates 11.54 g
Sugars 9.14 g
Dietary fiber 2.4 g
Fat 0.21 g
Protein 0.70 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.100 mg (8%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.040 mg (3%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 0.400 mg (3%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.250 mg (5%)
Vitamin B6 0.051 mg (4%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 17 μg (4%)
Vitamin C 45 mg (75%)
Calcium 43 mg (4%)
Iron 0.09 mg (1%)
Magnesium 10 mg (3%)
Phosphorus 12 mg (2%)
Potassium 169 mg (4%)
Zinc 0.08 mg (1%)
Relieves Constipation The dietary fiber in orange helps in stimulating digestive juices and relieves constipation.
Regulates High Blood Pressure Hesperidin, a flavonoid in oranges helps to regulate high blood pressure. Magnesium in oranges helps to maintain the blood pressure.
Prevents Cancer The high amount of vitamin C protects the cells from damages by free radicals. Liminoid, a compound in oranges helps to prevent cancers like oral, skin, lung, breast and colon.
Protects Against Heart Diseases The high amount of vitamin C and flavonoids protects against heart diseases.
Fights Against Viral Infectionn Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols protects against viral infections.
Purifies Blood The iron and Vitamin B6 in oranges help in the production of hemoglobin and increase the oxygen carrying capacity. They also purify the blood.
Protects Against Skin Diseases Beta-carotene, the powerful antioxidant protects the cells from being damage. It also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.
Keeps Bones and Teeth Strong The calcium in oranges helps to keep your bones and teeth strong.
Prevents Kidney Diseases The regular intake of orange juice prevents kidney diseases. It also reduces the risk of forming calcium oxalate stones in the kidney. But take the juice in moderate amounts. Otherwise it can cause the decay of bones and teeth.
Helpful in Many Diseases Oranges are effective in both preventing and treating certain diseases like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, rheumatism etc.
Tomato
Species: S. lycopersicum
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 kJ (18 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Water | 95 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg (22%) |
Health Benefits
Strawberry
Species: F. × ananassa
Health Benefits
• Contain phenols such as ellagitannins and anthocyanins. The strawberry's anthocyanins give it not only its color but its antioxidant properties.
• Phenols make the strawberry good for the heart. It may also prevent cancer along with being an anti-inflammatory. The phenols can also lower levels of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is what is blocked by ibuprofen and aspirin. This makes strawberries great for treating inflammation in both kinds of arthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer and asthma without any side effects.
• Lead the list of foods that reduce cancer deaths in older people. This is due to the ellagitannins in them. If you eat strawberries on a regular basis you will lower your risk of developing cancer too.
• Protect your eyes from having problems such as macular degeneration.
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