Healthy Vegetables ...
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Healthy Vegetables - Good Life Essentials ...
Healthy Vegetables are packed with
vitamins, minerals and other substances that can improve your health and protect you from disease.
They are also easily available and many of them can be eaten raw and bought, transported and eaten using a minimum of packaging.
If you have a garden, you could even consider growing your own... It's easy.
So, ensure your diet is rich in fruits and vegetables that can reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. Good, healthy vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals, provide fiber and other essential substances that are important in promoting good health.
Broccoli ....
Steamed Crunchy - Sweet and tasty with butter...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin B5 - Beta-carotene - High in vitamin C and folic acid.
An anti-cancer, antioxidant, intestinal cleanser. An excellent source of fibre, antibiotic and antiviral (from sulphur).
Broccoli stimulates your liver and is a perfect food
Potatoes .... crrrunnnch
New Potatoes.. Spring Onions and Butter... hmmmm
Rich in - Potassium - Vitamin B3 - Folic acid - Vitamin C.
Potato juice is very cleansing, benefiting your liver and muscles, and providing energy
Beetroot.... hmmmmm
Boiled... Sliced in your salad... yummy
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Iron - Phosphorus - Potassium - Manganese - Folic acid - Vitamin C
An excellent intestinal cleanser. Eliminates kidney stones. A good blood builder, detoxifies your liver and gall bladder.
Spinach.... A perfect food
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta... Warm and Tasty
Rich in - Beta-carotene - Folic acid - Potassium - Iron - Vitamin B6 - Vitamin C - Calcium - Magnesium
Anti-cancer. Regulates blood pressure. Boosts the immune system. Supports bone health. A perfect food.
Avocado .... hmmmmm
Prawn and Avocado Salad... Yummmmmy
Rich in - Iron - Copper - Phosphorus - Potassium - Beta-carotene - Folic acid - Vitamin B3 - Vitamin B5 - Vitamin K - High in vitamin E
The acid/alkaline content is balanced. Very easily digested, good for your blood and prevents anaemia. A perfect food.
Squash.... tasty
Roasted in Olive Oil...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Beta-carotene - Vitamin C
Highly alkaline, relieves acidosis of the liver and blood. Eat the seeds to expel roundworms and tapeworms.
Cabbage.... A tasty perfect food
Boiled Cabbage ...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Potassium - Phosphorus - Beta-carotene - Folic acid - Vitamin C - Vitamin E - Vitamin K - Iodine
Eat it raw to detoxify your stomach and upper colon. It improves digestion, stimulates your immune system and kills bacteria and viruses.
Cabbage is anti-cancer and antioxidant. A perfect food.
Tomatoes.... juicy little taste bombs...
Grow Your Own... in a pot on a window...
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Beta-carotene - Phosphorus - Folic acid - Vitamin C
Tomatoes contain over 90 per cent water. They are antiseptic and alkaline. Raw tomatoes reduce liver inflammation.
NOTE: Eating large quantities can interfere with your calcium absorption.
Asparagus.... tasty
Asparagus... Simple Tasty Seasonal Treat
Rich in - Phosphorus - Potassium - Folic acid - Beta-carotene - Vitamin C - Vitamin K
Asparagus contains asparagine, which stimulates your kidneys. It is a mild laxative and antibacterial.
NOTE: contains purine - so avoid it if you suffer from gout.
Radish.... tasty crunch
Radish Salad... for a peppery pinch
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Potassium - Phosphorus - Beta-carotene - Folic acid - Vitamin C
An expectorant, which dissolve excess mucus or phlegm. Clears your sinuses and eases sore throats.
Aid production of digestive juices, particularly when eaten with starches.
Nettles...
Nettle Tea... warm and comforting...
Rich in - Potassium - Iron - Vitamin C - Beta-carotene
A diaretic, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory. Nettle tea is good for gout and arthritis.
Ginger...
Ginger... warm aromatic and healthy
Rich in - Calcium - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium
An anti-spasmodic that prevents nausea and improves circulation.
Ginger is good for menstrual cramps and excellent for convalescence. A perfect food
Anti-Aging Veggie Boost - Carrot and Coconut Soup
Rich in Vitamin A and with the most aromatic flavour.
Carrots are a superb detoxifier they help kidney function and kill bacteria and viruses.
Coconut helps regulate thyroid function.
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tbs fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 cup sweet potato cubes
- 5oz can coconut milk
- Seasoning to taste
Directions:
Chop the onion and let it sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its health benefits. Heat 1 tbs of broth in a medium soup pot. Then saute the onion in the broth on a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stir often.
Add the garlic and ginger and continue to saute for another minute.
Add curry powder and mix well with onions.
Add remaining broth, carrots, and sweet potato and simmer on medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the coconut milk then Blend in batches.
Add salt and pepper to taste then reheat gently before serving.
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