Particularly rich in vitamin C, and a useful source of carotenoids, iron, folic acid, calcium, fibre and vitamin A. Broccoli is often boiled or steamed but may be eaten raw.
Particularly rich in vitamin C, and a useful source of carotenoids, iron, folic acid, calcium, fibre and vitamin A. Broccoli is often boiled or steamed but may be eaten raw.
Green beans provide us with important amounts of colorful pigments like carotenoids. The presence of these carotenoids in green beans is comparable to their presence in other carotenoid-rich vegetables like carrots and tomatoes.
Tomatoes are one of the low-calorie vegetables; hold just 18 calories per 100 g. They are also very low in fat contents and have zero cholesterol levels.
Although carrots are available throughout the year, locally grown carrots are in season in the summer and fall when they are the freshest and most flavorful.
Cucumbers are now known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol—three lignans that have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as several cancer types, including breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
Cereal bar with dried cottage cheese and yoghurt zig zag topping. Cottage cheese is especially rich in full proteins which contain a balanced mixture of all amino acids.
