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TOMATOES
Are rich in vitamins B6 and C. A properly sized tomato contains one third of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C! Lycopene – a natural pigment that gives the tomato its red color is a powerful antioxidant, preventing cancer and heart disease.

20 kcal

CUCUMBERS
Potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamins C, B2, B6, PP, provitamin A, help a good blood circulation, clean the body and reduce blood pressure, being a good ally against aging cells. Cucumber is a light vegetable, has only few callories, not adding a gram of fat on your waist.

15 kcal

RADISHES
Used as food and treatment ever since pharaohs, they are rich in minerals, folate and vitamin C. They are ideal in the treatment of weight loss because they have depurative effect and give a feeling of fullness. Radish juice is an excellent remedy for kidney stones and bile.

Radish red – 20 kcal

Black Radish – 50 kcal

CABBAGE

It is a vegetable very low on calories, but very rich in vitamin E (2-7 mg per 100 g) and fibers. A  regular consumption of cabbage may be beneficial in preventing colon cancer, especially of one’s stomach and esophagus and also of  lungs and rectum. It is preferable to eat it in raw form to keep the propieries unchanged.

25 kcal

CARROT

It is one of the richest foods in vitamin A and beta-carotene. It is an excellent tonic, remineralizant, antianemic. Increases the red blood cells and hemoglobin and strengthens the immune system naturally.

40 kcal

ONION

Contains 89% water, many minerals and vitamins (C, E, B6, potassium, phosphorus and calcium). It has a few calories and it helps burning the fats. Those who eat onions are less exposed to heart disease, colds and rheumatism.

Green onions – 20 kcal

Dried onion – 38 kcal

GARLIC

It contains vitamins B1 and C. It is an effective way of prevention and treatment of  artherosclerosys. It also fights worms, it is refreshing, laxative, diuretic, antiseptic, bactericidal, expectorant, muscular tonic, lowers blood pressure and it is also an aphrodisiac.

137 kcal

POTATOES

Even if it is bulky, the potato is 80% water – a little less than milk. Abundant in quality carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and many minerals. It doesn’t add to your weight: an average sized potato weighs about 150 grams and provides the body with only 80-100 kilocalories, as one glass of orange juice.

80 kcal

PARSLEY

It contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron. Treats heart failure, urinary stones, kidney stones,

digestive disorders and menstruation.

27 kcal

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