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Spectrum Chart - 103 : Vegetables
Tomato – Tomatoes are
generally red in colour & round in shape. Tomatoes are rich in
lycopene, an antioxidant that is good for the heart and effective
against certain cancers. China is the largest producer of Tomato
followed by USA & India.
Lemon – Lemon are yellow
in colour. Lemons have a sour taste because it contains about 5-6%
citric acid. They are the rich source for Vitamin C. India is one of
the largest producer of Lemons.
Potato - Potato is a root
vegetable, usually has a light-brown or yellowish skin. It contains
a lot of starch and other carbohydrates.
Lady Finger – Due to its
shapes resemblence it is known as Lady Finger in many countries. In
India it is known as Bhendi. It is green in colour. It is a popular
health food due to its high fiber, vitamin C and folate content.
Gourd – Gourd is light
green in colour and long, flesh inside is spongy & white in
colour. Gourd contains over 90% water therefore it is easy to
digest. Gourd is extremely popular for weight loss, reducing high
blood pressure and keeping your heart healthy.
Green Peas – Green Peas
are a small round leguminous vegetables that grow in a row, inside a
pod. The nutritional value of green peas is very high as they are
bursting with vitamins, mineral and nutrients.
Brinjal – Brinjal is a
purple vegetable full of nutrition that belongs to the nightshade
family. Brinjal are rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin B-6 and
phytonutrients like flavonoids, this vegetable lowers the risk of
heart disease.
Chilli – Chili is a fruit
pod from the plant belonging to the nightshade family, within the
genus, capsicum. India is the world's biggest producer, consumer and
exporter of chili.
Capsicum – Capsicum come
in various colors, such as green (unripe), red, yellow, and orange.
Fresh, raw capsicum are mainly composed of water (92%). The rest is
made up of carbohydrates and small amounts of protein and fat.
Onion – Onions are low in
calories, it is a good, healthy vegetable particularly when eaten
raw. There are approximately 325 different varieties of onions, most
popular types are Red Onion, Yellow Onion and Spanish Onion.
Radish – A radish is an
edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family. Radishes can be
white, red, purple or black in colour. They are eaten raw, cooked or
pickled.
Carrot – Carrots are
usually orange in colour, vary in size and have fresh, green leafy
tops. Carrots are low in calories, and a very good, healthy
vegetable particularly when eaten raw.
Cabbage – Cabbage is
typically a rich green leafy vegetable that is large in size and
very beneficial to the health as it contains many essential vitamins
and nutrients. It is a very healthy vegetable particularly when
eaten raw.
Cauliflower –
Cauliflowers are large vegetables that belongs to the cabbage
family. It is low in calories and carbs. It provides important
nutrients such as iron and potassium.
Pumpkin – Pumpkins are
usually orange but can sometimes be yellow, white, green or red &
usually shaped like a sphere (ball). They vary in weight but an
average sized pumpkin might weigh around 6 kilograms.
Elephant’s Foot –
Elephant Foot Yams contain a large amount of protein making them
great as a staple food. Elephant Foot Yams lower bad cholesterol or
LDL cholesterol and thus help to prevent cardiovascular disease,
strokes and cancer.
Sweet Potato – Sweet
Potato is a tuber or an exotic root vegetable. The nutritional value
of sweet potato is very high as there are so many vitamins and
nutrients also contains several B vitamins including vitamin B1,
vitamin B3, vitamin B5 and vitamin B6.
Cucumber – Cucumber
consists of approximately 90% water. It is known for its anti-ageing
properties and is a popular ingredient in beauty products, as it is
both anti-inflammatory and hydrating.
Turnip – Turnip is a root
vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. Turnips are smaller in
size, they are round in shape and white in color, tinged with green,
pink or white.
Beet – Fresh beetroot is
a rich red colored, round shaped, root vegetable with long stems and
green leaves. Beet is known for cleansing the blood which in turn
helps major organs to function well, it also helps in detoxifying
the body and assisting the digestive system.
Bitter Gourd – Bitter
Gourd, also known as bitter melon or karela (in India), is a unique
vegetable that can be used as food or medicine. It is a vine of the
Cucurbitaceae family and is considered the most bitter among all
vegetables.
Garlic – Garlic belongs
to the allium family. Garlic helps to reduce or lower cholesterol,
which in turn, helps the body to fight against cold, illness and
major health conditions such as heart disease.
Ginger – Ginger is
commonly used as a cooking spice throughout the w
orld. It has been
used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and
common cold.
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