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Reaping What We Sow - Eating Our Fruits And Vegetables


Broccoli - Rich in phytochemicals. It's full of Vitamin C, the mineral calcium, fiber and Vitamin A. It's rich in sulforaphone, a compound that can fight cancer.

Carrots - A good source of fiber, which maintain bowel health, lower blood cholesterol, maintain healthy eyes, helps immune system, keep your skin healthy and protect certain cancers.

Spinach - Contains the minerals potassium and iron, and the Vitamins A,K,C and B- Vitamin folate.

Sweet Potatoes - Rich in the antioxidant beta- carotene and are full of fiber, Vitamin B6, folate, Vitamin C, and potassium.

Cantaloupe - Good for your eyes. Rich in the mineral potassium, that may lower blood pressure and the risk for stroke.

Watermelon - Has a high water content. Loaded with the antioxidants lycopene, beta- carotene, and Vitamin C, and the mineral potassium and magnesium.

Avocadoes - Full of monounsaturated fats, which may help raise levels of HDL(good cholesterol) while lowering LDL (bad cholesterol), and are high in Vitamin E.

Grapes - Reduces the risk of blood clots, lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.

Apples - A good source of pectin. Improves digestion. Rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, Biotin folic aid and pantothenic acid.

Green Beans - A good source of Vitamin C, folic acid, iron and potassium.

Cabbage - High in Vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, potassium, and fiber.

Yellow Corn - High in beta-carotene and lutein. Contains Vitamin B, iron, magnesium, potassium and folic acid.

Potatoes - With skins are a good source of protein, Vitamin C and potassium.

Peas - contains protein, Vitamin B, C and A, manganese, iron, potassium and lutein.

 
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