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Oats are great for kids as they contain phosphorus, which is needed for brain and nerve development in children. Oats are also one of the best sources of silicon, a trace mineral that promotes the health of your bones and connective tissues. Hence, oats are great as an everyday breakfast or as a light meal.…

The passion fruit does not only make a refreshing juice in the warm months. It is also highly nutritious. This tropical fruit is rich in vitamin A and C. It is also a good source of potassium and dietary fiber. Potassium found in the fruit can help promote healthy blood pressure levels. In addition, the…

If your daily diet is a very typical western one, then you need to pay special attention to sunflower seeds. This is because sunflower seeds contain many nutrients lacking in a typical Western diet. Cultivated and consumed by indigenous people of North and South America for thousands of years, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamins…

The endive is a dedicate vegetable with white and pale green leaves. Normally harvested by hand, it comprises 95% water and is extremely low in calories. Endive contains vitamins C and A, as well as calcium and fiber. Purple endive also contains the powerful antioxidant anthocyanins. Natural healers recommend the use of endive for dealing…

Rich in vitamin C, lemons can give a powerful boost to your immune system. Though they are extremely acidic, lemons are rapidly converted to an alkaline pH in the digestive tract. As such, the fruit makes a powerful healing agent for those whose diets are rather acidic. Some Ayurvedics believe that lemons help stimulate the…

When it comes to string beans, the pods are just as edible as the beans themselves. In fact, the pods are picked before the inner beans reach maturity, which greatly increases the vitamin C content of this bean vegetable. String beans are a rich source of vitamins A and K, as well as folate, potassium,…

Grapes are a rich source of manganese, potassium, vitamins B6 and C, thiamine and riboflavin. Grapes contain a phytoalexin, resveratrol, which protects the fruit from environmental stressors. In your body, this compound server as a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer agent. Resveratrol reduces plaque buildup in your arteries, and hence supports cardiovascular health. This compound…

In the hot summer days, zucchini (with over 75% water content) hydrates your body and can help you deal with the heat. Rich in fiber and is a good addition to your raw salad, zucchini contains plenty of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and iron. The phytonutrients found in this green cucumber-like…

Watermelons are perfect thirst-quenchers for a hot summer’s day. Containing 90% water, it is perfect as a diuretic and for dealing with heat-related illnesses. This juicy fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like potassium. Containing many powerful antioxidants, the fresh juice of the watermelon is alkalizing to the body.…

Watercress is a refreshing vegetable to add to your meals. It is a good source of iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, as well as vitamins A, C and K. It aids in digestion and can act as a diuretic. It contains lutein and beta-carotene, and can protect smokers from lung cancer by inhibiting a potent carcinogenic…
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