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Pumpkin

February 19, 2021February 13, 2021 by anait

Pumpkin is type of squash and one of the best known sources of beta carotene, converted into vitamin A in the body. This makes it great for fighting certain cancers, maintaining eye health and preventing macular degeneration and cataract. Pumpkin is good for heart health and lowering blood pressure. It promotes fullness and is very filling while low in calories, helping with weight management. Both vitamin A and C help boost immunity and vitamins C and E additionally promote good and healthy skin.

Cucumber

February 19, 2021January 29, 2021 by anait

Cucumber has very high water content, decent amount of fiber and is low in calories, making it good for hydration, regular stool and weight loss. It can reduce inflammation due to high antioxidant levels and especially a polyphenol group lignans, which may help treat some cancers. Containing fair amounts of potassium, it lowers blood pressure. Nutrients found in its seeds can reduce cholesterol, helping protect heart health and so-called cucurbitacins found in cucumber are considered to prevent atherosclerosis. Cucumber can offer benefits for skin health and protect it from ageing and wrinkles and reduce swelling, sunburns and pain.

Brussels sprout

March 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by anait

Brussels sprout stands out with its antioxidant content, particularly kaempferol. This compound may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties by reducing cancer cell growth and can improve heart health. Brussel sprout is rich in vitamin C and loaded with vitamin K, helping blood clotting and boosting bone health and has a high fiber content. Like other leafy vegetables, it is a great choice for people with diabetes and for regulating blood sugar levels. Omega-3 fats are also present in brussels sprout in decent amounts, making it a good plant based source of these healthy fats.

Cauliflower

February 19, 2021November 11, 2020 by anait

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable high in fiber and low in calories. It is one of the most filling vegetables and promotes fullness and weight management. It is rich in antioxidants, especially in glucosinolates and sulforaphane helping slow down growth of cancer cells. Cauliflower is good for heart and blood vessel health and contains high amounts of vitamin C. It is also rich in choline, a nutrient promoting brain development and nervous system health and protecting liver from excessive cholesterol accumulation. It contains decent amount of folate that promotes blood cell formation and enables healthy cell growth and function.