Vegetables are an important part of the human diet. They contain many beneficial nutrients and dietary fiber, as well as boost immunity and fight ailments such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Instructions
Step 1
Tomatoes
Rich in lycopene, tomatoes (like all tomatoes) are known to fight cancer. Not only do they contain many vitamins (A to K), they also help keep blood pressure under control and reduce the amount of free radicals in the human body.
Step 2
Broccoli
Broccoli contains antioxidants that help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer: stomach, lung, and rectum. In addition, this cruciferous vegetable contains beta-carotene, vitamin C and folic acid, making it a natural immune-boosting drug that protects against colds and flu.
Step 3
Brussels sprouts
This small green vegetable is especially essential for pregnant women as it contains folic acid, a B-vitamin that can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus. Brussels sprouts also contain vitamins C and K, dietary fiber, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids.
Step 4
Carrot
It is rich in a high content of carotene - a source of vitamin A. The composition also contains vitamins C, D, E, B, trace elements (iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, iodine, phosphorus) and minerals. It increases the level of antioxidants in the blood, boosts the immune system, normalizes metabolism, helps cleanse the stomach, liver and kidneys and prevents the development of cancer. Carrots are useful for diseases of the cardiovascular system, atherosclerosis and hypertension.
Step 5
Zucchini
Zucchini has a positive effect on the health of the skin and the digestive system of the body. It contains calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins C, B1, B2, carotene and niacin. Promotes the normalization of water-salt metabolism, has a diuretic effect and removes excess water and salt from the body. Zucchini is useful for atherosclerosis, hepatitis, hypertension, cholelithiasis, chronic colitis, pyelonephritis, atherosclerosis and chronic nephritis.
Step 6
Spinach
Spinach is an excellent source of almost all vitamins and nutrients that a person needs. Scientists believe that eating spinach reduces the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Step 7
Onion
The onion contains vitamins A, B, C, magnesium, fluorine, sulfur and iron. The vegetable has bactericidal properties, kills bacteria and viruses. Eating onions during the season of respiratory epidemics will protect against infection or mitigate the course of the disease. It activates metabolism and digestion, promotes hematopoiesis and blood purification.
