Healthy Fruits and Vegetables

White Fruits/Vegs

Will — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:12:34 +0000

What To Eat:
Onions, garlic, shallots, chives, leeks, bananas, cucumber, celery, fennel, mushrooms.

Good For:
Lowering cholesterol, detoxing the body, preventing cancer, and keeping blood pressure. Vegetables in the onion group contain sulphur compounds, which increase the activity of enzymes that remove toxic substances from the body. Sulphur compounds may also help to lower cholesterol and keep the arteries flexible, lowering risk of heart disease. White fruit and veg are also good sources of potassium, which regulates blood presssure.

Great for Summer Colds and More Than 100%

Will — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:00:42 +0000

A small punnet is more than 100% of your recommended vitamin C for the day. It is great for summer colds, as it will reduce the amount of time you’re ill.

Good For: Protecting against heart disease, cancer, urinary infections.

Ideal for Babies

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:42:17 +0000

It is one of the most neutral foods, pears are brilliant to give to babies when weaning - they won’t upset their stomachs at all. They also have phosphorus for bone health.

Good For: Asthma, protecting against heart disease, cancer and urinary infections

Helps our nervous system

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:40:11 +0000

Full of vitamins B1 and B3 to help energy levels, and B6 which support the nervous system. B vitamins are soluble so you need a daily supply of them. You know that pumpkin is also really cheap. So why not go out and fetch one for yourself

Good For: Cancer and heart disease prevention, healthy skin and immunity

Lower risk of asthma for young children

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:34:54 +0000

The humble apple is high in a phytochemical that possibly reduces inflammation. A study last year showed children who eat lots of apples have a lower risk of asthma and eczema.

Good For: Asthma, protecting against heart disease, cancer and urinary infections

Red Cabbage Can Lower Cholesterol Level

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:30:31 +0000

This has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, but be careful though. If you boil this until the water turns red, you’re losing some of the nutrients. Boil it less, steam it, or add the water back to soup.

Good For: Strong immune system, healthy eyes and skin, plus protection against cancer and heart disease

Carrots has full of Vitamins

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:04:20 +0000

Full of vitamin A - so they really could help you see better - plus B1, B2, B6, C and K. They help protect against cancer, high cholesterol, strokes and lung disease. Also a big source of betacarotene, an antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals.

Good For: Cancer and heart disease prevention, healthy skin and immunity, eyes

Raspberries is great for your digestive system

Will — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:55:26 +0000

The pips contain fibre plus Vitamins A and C and it is great for kids as they can pick at them like snack food. They won’t even realise they’re good for them.

Good For: Anti-ageing benefits, healthy brain, defence against cancer and heart disease