Fresh Vegetables

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Ladies Fingers are highly nutritious. It is rich fiber content. It is a popular health food due to its high fiber, vitamin C and folate content. It is also known for being high in antioxidants. It is also a good source of calcium and potassium.

It helps red blood cells production and prevent anemia. The high antioxidants and vitamin C content make okra useful for reducing asthmatic attacks. It has insulin-like properties that help to reduce blood sugar level.

Brinjal has a glossy skin and come in wide range of shapes, sizes and colors while the flesh is creamish and spongy in texture and contains numerous small, soft edible seeds. It is low in calories and very rich in dietary fiber and several phytonutrient compounds & antioxidants. It is rich in B-complex vitamins and contains several essential minerals especially manganese & potassium,and also has good water content.

Brinjals contain high amounts of anthocyanins especially the purple colored ones which protect the body from health risks, like inflammation and neurological diseases. These are capable of improving the flexibility of blood vessels, resulting in improved blood circulation. It effectively treats enlarged spleen caused due to malaria. It helps in keeping blood sugar under control, lowering cholesterol, improving the digestive system.

Broccoli is a green vegetable which closely resembles the cauliflower and belongs to the same family too, collectively known as cruciferous vegetables. 100 gms of broccoli has just 35 calories.

Broccoli helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth. It helps to regulate blood pressure. It fights against heart disease and stroke.

Cabbage is amongst one of the most highly rated vegetables. It is the round, light green or white head variety whose outer leaves vary from pale green to dark green and the inner leaves are white to pale green. It has a mild flavor and a crisp texture.

Cabbage is used to provide relief in case of skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. The phytonutrients in cabbage have anti cancer, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties and helps lower LDL or bad cholesterol levels in blood.

Capsicums also called peppers or bell peppers have three reasons to be loved. One, it adds a dynamic personality to your food owing to its vibrant colour. Two, it blends into any dish and brings out a certain zing and flavour. Although they belong to the same family as chilies, capsicums are mild-flavored and can jazz up a salad, lend a perky crunch to your pizza or pasta, and tastes fantastic when roasted.

Green capsicums provide more than 100% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C. Capsicum is rich in several phytonutrients especially antioxidants, dietary fiber and minerals like manganese, potassium, copper and magnesium. It is rich in Vitamin A, C, E, K, B6 and small amounts of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The carrot is a root vegetable long, narrow and cylindrical/ cone shaped usually bright orange in color, and available throughout the year. Naturally sweet, and crunchy, carrots are healthy additions you can make to the vegetable list in your diet as they contain several health benefiting nutrients such as beta-carotenes, vitamin A, minerals and anti-oxidants in ample amounts.

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A which protects against macular degeneration and senile cataracts as well as helps night vision. Carrots clean the teeth and mouth. They scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or toothpaste. Carrots stimulate gums and trigger a lot of saliva, which being alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-forming bacteria. Also, the minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.

Cauliflower has a firm but spongy texture and a slightly bitter flavor with a sulfurous hint. It is good source of minerals like manganese, phosphorous and potassium. 1 cup of boiled cauliflower can already give you 55 mg of vitamin C.

Cauliflower also contains high amounts of vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids, which help decrease inflammation. It helps to clean your digestive system and gets rid of unnecessary substances.

Cucumber is green-skinned fruit with edible seeds and soft white flesh. Cucumbers grown to be eaten fresh (called slicers) and those intended for pickling (called pickles) are similar. They are grown on virtually all the continents and they find a place in all types of cuisine.

Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumbers are very effective in ridding the body of toxins from the digestive system, aiding digestion.

Coriander commonly known as Cilantro or Dhania, is a powerful green colored herb with many health benefits. Citrus taste, strong smell and intense flavor have made coriander leaves a must in garnishes. The leaves are very fragile which spoil quickly when removed from the plant, and lose their aroma when dried.

Coriander not only freshens breath, but it can help cure ulcers and sores in the mouth. It provides relief from digestive problems, flatulence, diarrhea and anorexia. It helps to cure skin problems such as pimples, blackheads and dry skin.

Garlic is a white, thin skinned, cloven, juicy, pungent & white fleshed, aromatic edible bulbs that belong to the lily family. Garlic is arranged in a head, called the "bulb," which is made up of separate cloves. Garlic cloves are off-white in color, and although they have a firm texture, they can be easily cut or crushed. It also contains several falconoid anti-oxidants, has amazingly high levels of vitamins and minerals.

It clears most of the intestinal problems like dysentery, diarrhea and colitis. Also it acts like a broad spectrum antibiotic and is effective against several harmful bacteria and intestinal worms. It is used to treat cold and cough.

Ginger is grown as a root and is a flexible ingredient that can be consumed in drinks (tea, beer, ale) or in cooking. It can be used to make foods spicy and even as a food preservative. If you prefer it in food, ginger is excellent in many dishes and is perfect when combined with garlic.

It helps prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, pregnancy, and cancer chemotherapy. It has anti-inflammatory properties and alleviates pains like headaches, migraines, sprains, stomachaches, muscular cramps, and pain due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Green chillies have a lovely fresh flavour and a sharp bite. These chillies have high vitamin a and vitamin c content. We can't think of Nepali cooking without a dash of green chillies.

Green chilies are rich in dietary fiber which is important for a healthy digestive system. These are strong anti-oxidants and prevent against free radicals. They are rich in Vitamin A, which in turn is very good for your eyes and skin.

Spring Onions may bring a tear to your eye, and pungency to your breath, but they will most certainly bring delight to your taste buds. It has an intense flavor and is a beloved part of the cuisine of almost every region of the world. These are a very good source of vitamin C, chromium and dietary fiber.

Spring onions are good for cardiovascular health. They lower the oxidation of cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. These are good against eye disease and eye problems. It controls the blood sugar levels and improves glucose tolerance.

Bitter Gourd is a tropical vegetable; which derives its name from its extremely bitter taste, in fact is among the most bitter of all vegetables. It is a popular vegetable in Asian countries, where its health benefits are well-known, particularly, its ability to lower blood glucose in diabetics.

Bitter gourd has proven to have benefit in treating respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, pharygitis, and rhinitis. The juice of the bitter gourd is beneficial in treating piles & constipation. Traditional medicine recommends drinking bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach in the morning to lower the blood sugar level and keep diabetes in check.

Bottle gourd is round fresh vegetable with a light green smooth skin and a white inner flesh. This is very low in Calories and has high water content and dietary fibre. It is a very good source of Vitamin C, Potassium and Zinc.

Bottle gourd is an excellent diuretic, stimulates urine flow and the flushing of toxins from the body. It also helps to reduce the burning sensation in urinary passage caused by high acidity of urine. It has gained the importance for its weight losing properties.

Lemon is a small citrus fruit, like a small orange, with skin and flesh that are green in color. They have a pleasant aroma, which is commonly referred to as a lemony aroma. Its outer peel is bright yellow in color and contains essential oil that is mainly limonene.

The health benefits of lemon include its use as a treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while it also benefits hair and skin care.

Mushroom has a mild flavor and a good texture. Mushrooms produce vitamin D when in sunlight like humans. It is rich in Vitamin D, and B complex vitamins especially riboflavin, niacin & pantothenic acid. It is a good source of several minerals, especially selenium, copper, potassium & phosphorous. It is a good source of proteins and low in calories.

It reduces inflammation in arterial cells and prevent white blood cells from sticking to arterial wall thereby preventing heart problems. It boosts the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells which are the body’s defence against invading viruses & bacteria. These have been found effective at treating breast, colon and prostate cancers.

Onion is a powerful anti-septic that is rich in vitamins A, B and C. It has a purplish-red skin which color is layered though it’s white flesh. It is a potent source of folate, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium and iron. They are more pungent. It is the richest dietary source of quercitin, a potent antioxidant flavonoid.

It lowers cholesterol, inhibits hardening of the arteries, enhances elasticity of blood vessels, and helps to maintain healthy blood pressure. They are helpful in reducing food-borne illnesses caused by microbial contamination. It prevents tumor growth and reduces the risk of cancer.

Parval or Pointed Gourd is often referred to as the green potato. It is a tropical vegetable with origin in the Indian subcontinent. It contains minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium. The seeds present in the parwal vegetable help to ease stool and is recommended to reduce constipation problem.

Parwal is low in cholesterol and fats. Hence, it is easy to digest and recommended for patients with weak digestion and those recovering from chronic illness. It is also helpful in treating jaundice and other liver problems, blood diseases and leprosy patients. It is also beneficial in treating fever, skin infections, constipation, and healing of wounds.

Potatoes are filling, moderate in calories, non-fattening, and are nutrient dense, which means you receive many nutrients for the amount of calories they have. It has a rich and creamy texture. It is a good source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber and several minerals like copper, potassium, magnesium and iron. It is also rich in phytochemical antioxidants like flavonoids, other B vitamins including folate.

It is a very good diet for those who have mouth ulcers. It is easy to digest and facilitate digestion making them a good diet for patients. They maintain good blood glucose level which does not let brain fatigue creep in and keeps the brain active and alert. It is good for heart and beneficial for people having kidney stones.

Tomato Hybrid is a wonderfully popular and versatile food that comes in several different varieties that vary in shape, size and color. It is packed with the 50% more of the beneficial antioxidant lycopene which provides the fruit’s red color. These are rich in moisture, vitamins and minerals, and phytonutrients. They are an excellent source of vitamins C, B6 and K, beta-carotene, biotin, niacin, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, iron, zinc and selenium, as well as of many organic acids such as citric and malic acids.

The lycopene in tomatoes is an antioxidant highly effective in scavenging cancer causing free radicals and protects against cancer especially, advanced-stage prostate cancer. It helps prevents jaundice and effectively removes toxins from the body. It keeps the heart healthy.