Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) Asparagus is rich in folic acid; it functions as a strong diuretic, blood cleanser, bowel maintenance, soothes a nervous mind; is the highest tested food containing the amino acid glutathione. Historically, asparagus has been used to treat such wide-ranging ailments as toothaches, cancer, parasites, and rheumatism. Traditional Chinese healers treat cough, dry mouth and throat, and constipation with asparagus formulations. The root is also a mild diuretic, which draws water from the system and increases urination. More...
Beet (Beta vulgaris) The rich, purple-crimson colored pigment, betacyanin in Beets, and folate are just two of the many powerful compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer, which has been demonstrated in sever Beets are high in anti-oxidant activity and contain significant levels of Vitamins C and A (beta carotene). More...
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) Broccoli is a vegetable plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae), rich in vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, and particularly sulforaphane, a powerful cancer-fighting agent. Broccoli is rich in anti-oxidants. Broccoli contains the phytowelltrients that become sulforaphane, which mobilizes the body’s natural cancer-fighting resources and is a powerful chemoprotective agent. Broccoli contains a high amount of beta-carotene and Broccoli is low in calories and virtually fat-free. More...
Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea) The Brussel Sprout is a cruciferous vegetable, a cultivar group from the cabbage family, rich in vitamin C and A.
The Brussels sprout is a cool season crop, closely related to cauliflower, broccoli, kale, collards, etc. Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A.
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Cabbage when uncooked improves digestive health by cleaning the waste from the stomach and upper bowels, and reduces constipation; cabbage also prevents and soothes ulcers, relieves engorged (enlarged and tender) breasts, regulates blood sugar, inhibits c Raw cabbage improves digestive health by cleaning the waste from the stomach and upper bowels, and reduces constipation. Cabbage has been used to prevent ulcers, used to treat engorged (enlarged and tender) breasts, high blood sugar and hailed as a cancer inhibitor, particularly colon cancer, cabbage stimulates the immune system, kills harmful bacteria, soothes ulcers, and improves circulation. More...
Carrot (Daucus carota) Carrots are high in beta carotene, which is converted into usable Vitamin A, a welltrient that helps control and minimize free radical damage. Vitamin A is derived from beta-carotene and carrots are the leading source of this substance in the American diet. Carotenoids are the group of plant pigments of which beta-carotene is a member, are named because they were first identified in carrots. A source of disease-fighting flavonoids, and carrots contain a specific type of fiber, called calcium pectate, which may lower blood cholesterol.
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Cauliflower Cauliflower is a flower, a cruciferous vegetable; members of this family have been associated with reducing the risk of cancer. In its early stages, resembles broccoli. Contains both glucosinolates and thiocyanates (including sulforaphane and isothiocyanate). These compounds increase the liver's ability to neutralize potentially toxic substances.
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Garlic (Allium sativum) Garlic has a plethora of uses, including: a natural topical antibiotic for skin infections, and internal antibiotic for the treatment of asthma, candida, colds, parasites; strengthens the immune system; lowered cholesterol and blood pressure in resear An effective antibiotic when it contacts the tissue directly. Garlic has also been suggested as a treatment for asthma, candida, colds, and diabetes. have been used for thousands of years to treat a large number of conditions, including poor digestions, parasites, respiratory problems and low energy. The medicinal use of garlic has been recorded in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Europe. Known as a natural antibiotic, it was used during both world wars to disinfect wounds. This powerful anti-oxidant is believed to help lower cholesterol and has been found to inhibit tumor cell formation. It is currently being studied by the National Cancer Institute. More...
Kale (Borecole, Brassica oleracea) Kale is a potent anti-cancer food, and contains as much calcium as spinach. Organosulfur compounds (Kale's sulfur-containing phytowelltrients) activate the detoxifying enzymes in the liver that help neutralize potentially carcinogens. This lessens wide variety of cancers, including breast and ovarian. Kale is well known for its carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which act like sunglass filters and prevent damage to the eyes from excessive exposure to ultraviolet light. More...
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Parsley the world's most popular herb, cleanses your palate and breath at the end of your meal and contains a storehouse of nutrients, namely volatile oils ( myristicin ), which according to research, inhibits tumor formation in the lungs of animals st Parsley contains the anti-oxidant Vitamins A(beta carotene), C and E and bioflavonoids. More...
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Spinach is the "cadillac" of the vegetables; Spinach is high in organic iron and protein content and is easy to assimilate; it has up to 10 times more calcium than milk; rich is carotenoids. Spinach has the highest amount of vitamins A & B2 of any common crop and is packed with iron, calcium, and protein. Spinach is rich in carotenoid activity including beta carotene and lutein. The consumption of spinach and related vegetables may offset or delay the onset of macular degeneration. Lutein and other carotenioids may help prevent the onset of lung and prostate cancer. More...
Tomato Tomato contain vitamin C and the anti-oxidant and carotenoid, lycopene which studies show reduces the incidence of prostate cancer, as well as a 40% decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Tomatoes contain the anti-oxidant and carotenoid, Lycopene, which is studied for its use in reducing the incidence of prostate cancer. Tomatoes contain vitamins, especially vitamin C. Eating lycopene rich foods has been associated with a 40% decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. More...
Wheat Grass Wheat Grass contains more than 120 welltrients, including vitamins, minerals; it is a complete protein, contains about 30 enzymes and more than 70 per cent chlorophyll; cleanses lymph system, neutralizes toxic metals and carcinogens in the body; improv any plant of the genus Agropyron, cool-season perennials of the family Gramineae (grass family). Species of wheat grass, both native and introduced, are important range forage grasses in the prairie states. Wheat grasses are also valuable for revegetation because of their drought resistance and winter hardiness. Important species are the crested wheat grass (A. cristatum), introduced from N Russia, and the native Western wheat grass (A. smithii). The weed quack grass also belongs to this genus. Wheat grass is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, order Cyperales, family Gramineae. More...
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