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0 Posted on: 31-Aug-2009

There have been a rapidly increasing number of scientific discoveries in recent years related to foods of vegetable origin. Some foods can prevent and cure diseases. The capacity of certain foods to restore health and to avoid certain disorders and diseases is known as the healing powers of food. Let's know some of the foods that have great healing power.

Celery: It increases urine production, aids kidney function and reduces edema. Celery is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, folate, molybdenum, manganese and vitamin B6. It helps lower cholesterol, and coumarins, that may be useful in cancer prevention.

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Broccoli and its benefits

0 Posted on: 24-Dec-2008

For ages it was correctly said by our parents that eating broccoli is very healthy. This hearty, tasty vegetable is rich in dozens of nutrients. In the category of most healthful vegetable, Broccoli wins all the top honors. Broccoli is a dark-green vegetable with small, tight heads mounted on stem-like buds, and is a member of Brassica family of the Cruciferous vegetables. It is one of the most popular vegetables and was originated in Italy. Broccoli is a cool-weather vegetable, and its flavor is best from late fall through early spring. Warm-weather broccoli is less tender, lacks the flavor and bright green color of broccoli grown in cooler months. To choose broccoli, look for firm stalks and firm, tightly bunched heads.

Nutritional Facts:

One cup of chopped and cooked broccoli (146 g) provides 46 calories, 4.6 g protein, 8.7 g carbohydrates, 6.4 g fiber, 178 g calcium, 1.8 mg iron, 220 RE vitamin A, 0.13 mg thiamin, 0.32 mg riboflavin, 1.18 mg niacin, 98 mg vitamin C.

Type:HEALTH