Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals that can damage cells. Almonds, asparagus, and avocado are rich in Vitamin E.
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PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit known for its sweet and somewhat sour taste. It’s rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, making it one of the healthiest citrus fruits you can eat.
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Ginger
Research suggests that eating ginger provides multiple health benefits, inculding nausea relief, pain relief, and blood sugar management.
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Celery
Nutrient-rich celery provides 37% of the daily requirement of Vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels. Celery (español: apio) has the scientific name Apium graveolens. is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. Celery stalks are the best-known part of this plant, but the green leaves and seeds are…
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Nopal Cactus
The nopal cactus and its fruit, the tuna, or prickly pear, are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Brussels Sprout
The brussels sprout (español: coles de bruselas) is a member of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leaf vegetables are typically half and inch to one-and-a-half inches in diameter and look like miniature cabbages. They have long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and may have gained their name…
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Jackfruit
Jackfruit is a common ingredient in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. It is available internationally canned or frozen and in chilled meals as are various products derived from the fruit such as noodles and chips. Claims for jackfruit are that it may help regulate blood sugar, protect against disease with antioxidants, prevent skin problems, and promote heart health.
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Basil
Basil is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). Basil is used in cuisines all over the world. Depending on the species and cultivar, the leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell. Basil is used as a fresh herb in recipes all over the world. It is an…
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Barley
Barley, a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates all over the world. It was one of the first cultivated grains, going back as much as 10,000 years. Barley has been used as animal fodder, a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and a…
PLANT FOOD FACTS ~ Banana
Bananas are high in fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories; they moderate blood sugar levels and improve digestive and kidney health.
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