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Taro Nutrients and Health Benefits

Vladiator — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:05 +0000

Taro is a tropical plant that is used by people as a leaf and root vegetable. Taro is extremely healthy and good for us to eat. People usually don’t eat Taro Raw, because it is Toxic and at the same time it has little Raphides. Raphides are small needle-shaped crystals made of calcium carbonate or calcium oxalate. Our Creator made them as a self defense for the plant against different kinds of plant predators. Because of those Raphides people must cook Taro Vegetable in some kind of a way. People enjoy Taro from all around the world: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Jamaica, Japan, Lebanon, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Polynesia, India, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, and even in United States. People make different kinds of dishes out of Taro like with different meats, with fish, instead of potatoes, as flavoring in ice cream and pies, cooked in tomato sauce, and cooked in soups. Also, some cultures use Taro as a medicine, especially for insect bites. The Nutrients that can be found in one cup (145 grams) of cooked Taro Leaves with Salt are:
- Vitamin A (Extreme Amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin (Good Amount)
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin C (Large Amount)
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese (Good Amount)
- Selenium
- Natural Fats
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber
- Calories

The Possible Health Benefits of Taro Leaves are:
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Protects from Free Radicals
- Protects Cells from Oxygen Damage
- Reduces Sensitivity to Light
- Improves Skin around eyes
- Reduces Oral Sores and Cracks
- Reduces Skin peeling around nose
- Supports Good Vision
- Supports Healthy Skin
- Supports Cells Production
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Protects from free radicals
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Reduces confusion
- Reduces irritability
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of heart problems
- Lowers chance of high blood pressure
- Protects from chronic diarrhea
- Improves exercise ability
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections

Watercress Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:07:15 +0000

Watercress is considered differently around the world because some people consider it as a Herb, some consider it as a Weed, and some people consider Watercress as an Aquatic Vegetable. Other names for the Watercress Herb are Nasturtium or Rorippa. Watercress are cute, little, perennial, very healthy, and semi aquatic leaf vegetables. Sometimes they can grow as high as 120 cm or 47 inches. If you let this plant produce its flowers, then Watercress will become bitter. Watercress Herb is also considered as one of the oldest vegetables that are being used by people. Some people claim that after eating bigger amounts of Watercress Herb they produced Temporary symptoms of Cystitis (an inflammation of Urinary Bladder). Also, Watercress contains high amount of iodine which strengthens and improves the function of your thyroid gland. Watercress contains a great amount of Nutrients and a very good variation of Nutrients. From about one cup or 34 grams of Raw Fresh Watercress we get these Nutrients:
- Vitamin A (Good Amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate, Folic Acid
- Vitamin C (Good Amount)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K (Extreme Amount)
- Choline
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Natural Sugars
- Dietary Fiber
- Natural Fats
- Calories
- Carbohydrates

The Health Benefits of Watercress are:
- Improves blood clotting
- Reduces bleeding
- Improves kidney function
- Improves bone growth
- May protect from osteoporosis
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Protects from Free Radicals

Kohlrabi Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:07:58 +0000

Kohlrabi vegetable can also be called German Turnip. Kohlrabi varieties include Grand Duke, Gigante, Purple Danube, White Vienna, Purple Vienna, and White Danube. Kohlrabi vegetable is somewhat similar to many other kinds of cabbages, like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and collard greens. Kohlrabi can have either white, purple, or light green color. People eat this vegetable raw, boiled, or steamed. The Nutrients that can be found in one cup or 135 grams of Raw Kohlrabi Vegetable are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (extreme amount)
- Vitamin E
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars
- Dietary Fiber
- Carbohydrates
- Calories

Since Kohlrabi vegetable has these Nutrients then it is very possible to get at least these Benefits:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Reduces confusion
- Reduces irritability
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of heart problems
- Lowers chance of high blood pressure
- Protects from chronic diarrhea
- Improves exercise ability
- Improves Cholesterol levels
- Improves Blood sugar levels
- Supports Weight loss
- Reduces chances of constipation
- Lowers chance of hemorrhoids

Winter Squash Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Winter Squash is a very tender vegetable with lots of different varieties in shapes and colors. Usually people prefer to cook the winter squash before eating it. The best time to pick winter squash is somewhere around October or November. The Nutrients in about 1 cup, (205 grams) of baked Winter Squash are:
- Vitamin A (Extreme Amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C (Good Amount)
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Potassium
- Dietary Fiber (Good Amount)
- Manganese (Good Amount)
- Copper
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Amino Acids
- Calories
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Carbohydrates
- Natural Fats
- Natural Sugars

Also, there are very good benefits that you could get from this kind of Winter Squash:
- Helps prevent some cancers
- Reduces Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
- Helps Maintain Healthy urinary function
- Helps Maintain Healthy sexual function
- Support Lung Health
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Protects from Free Radicals
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Reduces Aging
- Improves Iron absorption
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction

Zucchini Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:02 +0000

Zucchini is a vegetable that looks like a cucumber and sometimes called a summer squash. It usually has a green, or yellow, or a light green color. Some people consider zucchini a fruit because botanically it is an immature fruit. People enjoy zucchini with vegetable salads, in soups, in pastas, in rice, just raw by itself, canned, or fried with other vegetables. In about a cup or 180 grams of cooked Zucchini you can get these Nutrients:
- Vitamin A (good amount)
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Protein
- Calories
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Natural Fats
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Selenium

The Benefits that come with regular consumption of Zucchini are:
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Good Vision
- Fights Viral Infections
- Protects from Viral Infections
- Reduces Chances of Night Blindness
- Moisturizes Skin
- Moisturizes Eyes
- Moisturizes Mucous
- Antioxidant Support
- Protects from Free Radicals
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risk of Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Reduces confusion
- Reduces irritability
- Reduces fatigue
- Lowers chance of heart problems
- Lowers chance of high blood pressure
- Protects from chronic diarrhea
- Improves exercise ability
- Supports strong bones
- Supports healthy bones
- Normalizes blood sugar levels
- Supports healthy thyroid gland
- Improves Nerve health
- Helps protect from nausea
- Reduces vomiting
- Reduces skin rashes
- Maintains Hair color
- Normalizes Cholesterol levels
- Helps prevent dizziness
- Helps prevent hearing loss
- Supports healthy reproduction

Artichokes Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:00:24 +0000

In this post we would like to introduce you all to a unique vegetable called Globe Artichoke or Cynara cardunculus. This vegetable is also considered as a thistle. The green scales that cover the heart of the artichoke are not edible. Also, the younger artichokes have more of the edible part and it is more tender and tastes better to some people. Different countries cook the Artichokes in different ways, some like to boil them, some like to steam them, some prefer to fry them, some just bake them, and some people like to eat Artichokes after they have been canned. The Nutrients that you could get from about one medium artichoke which is about 120 grams, are:
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate (good amount)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K (good amount)
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Dietary Fiber (good amount)
- Calories

With these important nutrients you can most likely get these important Benefits out of Medium cooked Globe Artichoke:
- Improves blood clotting
- Reduces bleeding
- Improves kidney function
- Improves bone growth
- May protect from osteoporosis
- Supports cell production
- Helps protect from anemia
- Protects from homocysteine build-up
- Supports Healthy Nerve Function
- May prevent from Alzheimer’s disease
- Reduces Irritability
- Protects from depression
- Reduces Insomnia
- Helps protect from fatigue
- Improves memory
- Reduces gingivitis
- Reduces birth defects
- Supports brain health
- Improves Spine health
- Improves Immune system function
- Supports Healthy skin
- Supports Healthy nails
- Supports Healthy hair
- Supports enzyme production
- Reduces weight loss
- Lowers chance of weakness
- Improves healthy development
- Supports blood clotting
- Improves healthy growth
- Relaxes nerves
- Relaxes muscles
- Strengthens bones
- Builds bones
- Improves blood circulation
- Protects from muscle spasms
- Improves heart rate
- Normalizes blood sugar level
- Helps prevent headaches
- Normalizes cholesterol levels
- Lowers chances of constipation
- Helps prevent hemorrhoids

Arugula Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:07 +0000

Have you heard of a Green Leaf Vegetable called Arugula? I haven’t until today. Arugula is also called Rocket, Rucola or Eruca Sativa. This Vegetable is considered an annual plant. Many people use it as a normal green leaf vegetable. Arugula Vegetable can be used in salads, on top of pizza, with pasta, or in soups. Also, keep in mind, that any overdose of any food, vitamin or supplement can lead to serious health problems. So, make sure that you know for sure how much of what ingredient you should add to your diet. Here is the Ingredients that you can get from about a half cup or 10 grams of Raw Arugula:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Natural Fats
- Dietary Fiber
- Protein
- Calories

There is a good list of Benefits also for this Arugula vegetable:
- Helps regulate cholesterol levels
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Supports weight loss
- Helps prevent constipation
- Reduces chance of Hemorrhoids
- Reduces Excess Bleeding
- Reduces Chances of Osteoporosis
- Helps reduce nausea for pregnant women
- Helps reduce vomiting for pregnant women
- Support healthy eyesight
- Helps protect from viral infections
- Helps protect from Free Radical damage
- Reduces chances of some cancers
- Improves wound healing
- Support Lung health
- Reduces chances of frequent colds

Health Benefits of Vitamin C Raw

Vladiator — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:58:41 +0000

Today I would like to tell you guys about an awesome and beneficial vitamin C alternative. Yes of course you should rather get your vitamin C from the Natural God Created sources like fruits and vegetables. But sometimes people just prefer to get it from the human made alternatives. Before I’ll tell you some more interesting facts about this Vitamin C alternative, I want to let you know where you can get lots of Vitamin C naturally. The Very healthy, rich, and natural sources of Vitamin C are Acerola, Papaya, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Strawberries, Oranges, Cantaloupes, Kiwifruits, Cauliflower, and Kale. The alternative Vitamin C that we prefer and recommend is made by the Garden of Life® company, which is very awesome and probably the best healthy products company there is. This Vitamin C is Raw, with 300mg or 500% of Daily Value, with live enzymes and probiotics, and with 100% of Active Ingredients. This RAW Vitamin C™ does NOT have any binders or fillers. There are 60 vegan capsules in this bottle (the bottle is inside of this box). These Vitamin C capsules are Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free. Also, the fruits and vegetables in this Vitamin Code® are Raw and Organically Grown. These Raw and healthy vitamin C capsules contain more 20mg of Raw Organic Fruit and Vegetable Blend which contains:
- Organic Strawberry
- Organic Cherry
- Organic Blackberry
- Organic Blueberry
- Organic Raspberry
- Organic Beet Juice
- Organic Carrot Juice
- Organic Broccoli Juice
- Organic Cucumber Juice
- Organic Tomato Juice
- Organic Kale Juice
- Organic Spinach Juice
- Organic Cabbage Juice
- Organic Cauliflower Juice
- Organic Celery Juice
- Organic Parsley Juice
- Organic Asparagus Juice
- Organic Brussels Sprout Juice
- Organic Green Bell Pepper Juice
- Organic Garlic Juice
- Organic Ginger Juice
- Organic Onion Juice

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Romanesco Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:52 +0000

Romanesco is an edible flower and very healthy too. Different countries call it different names like: Romanesco Broccoli, Roman Cauliflower, Broccoflower, and Romanesco Cauliflower. God created this Vegetable with a very beautiful design. At the same time, not only is it beautiful on the outside, it is also very good and healthy on the inside. The nutrients that you can find in a Romanesco are:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1, Thiamin
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Dietary Fiber
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Protein
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Tryptophan
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids

The Health Benefits that people can very possibly get from Romanesco Cauliflower or Broccoli are:
- Improves Eyesight
- Supports Vision
- Helps fight viral infections
- Protects from free radicals
- Lowers Risk of many cancers
- Improves healing
- Helps protect from colds
- Helps protect from flu
- Helps protect from infections
- Improves Lung health
- Supports red cell health
- Improves Bone health
- Improves Brain function
- Reduces Depression
- Reduces Constipations
- Improves Cholesterol Levels
- Improves Blood Sugar Levels
- Improves Blood Pressure Levels
- Supports Muscles
- Supports Nerves
- Supports Heart Health

Kelp Nutrients and Benefits

Vladiator — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:00:15 +0000

Kelp, seaweed, and sea vegetable are pretty much the same thing. People use seaweed in sushi, salads, soups, and instead of salt. The Nutrients that you will find in Kelp are:
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B9, Folate
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Iodine (Extreme Amount)
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Tryptophan
- Dietary Fiber
- Copper
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Amino Acids

From time to time it is good and healthy for us to eat the sea vegetable because of these benefits:
- Reduces Risk of Cancers
- Promotes Optimal Health
- Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
- Helps Protect from Colon Cancer
- Improves Thyroid Function
- Lowers Risk of Birth Defects
- Protects from Cardiovascular Disease
- Protects from Heart Disease
- Prevents heart attack
- Reduces high blood pressure
- Reduces Inflammations
- Provides Natural Relaxation
- Helps prevent migraine headaches
- Reduces Asthma Symptoms
- Improves sleep patterns
- Relieves menopausal symptoms
- Reduces Weight gain
- Reduces Depression
- Reduces Weakness