Good to Know

Good to Know

Although ORANGE CARROTS are familiar today, the root vegetable originates from the Middle East and was purple, white and yellow. It was mostly harvested for the green tops and for seeds. The seeds made their way to Europe, and in the 17th century, a strain higher in beta-carotene was developed, giving it the now popular orange color.

Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, otherwise known as retinol, which helps the body synthesize the pigment in the eyes that operates at low light. So, while the carrot can help ward off macular degeneration and help see in the dark, it won’t help to develop full-fledged night vision, as once believed.

RED BELL PEPPERS are healthier than their sibling peppers (green, yellow and orange) because they stay on the vine longer and are given more time to absorb vitamins and minerals. Containing more than 200 percent of the body’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, red bell peppers are categorized as one of the healthiest vegetables. High amounts of vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron, which can be beneficial for those suffering from an iron deficiency.

Even though the red bell pepper is more sweet than spicy hot, it causes a thermogenesis in the body, which increases the metabolism and can therefore help with weight loss.

Also high in vitamins A and E, the pepper is full of antioxidants which neutralize the damage-causing free radicals spiraling throughout the body. The redder the fruit or vegetable, the better it is for the body.

BEETS have a number of helpful vitamins and minerals than can improve a large array of health conditions. They are also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

Beets help the body produce nitric acid, which in turn helps the circulatory system maintain a healthy flow of blood throughout the body. This will help with high blood pressure and improve cognitive function.

Because of the long list of benefits that come from a healthy circulatory system, many men suffering from erectile dysfunction are turning to beet juice.

Although the outside of a POMEGRANATE may not be the prettiest of the many fruits to choose from, they are delicious and loaded with numerous vitamins, especially A, C and E. Pomegranate has a huge number of antioxidants nestled in the edible seeds—three times more than found in green tea.

Many people are unaware that the peeling, bark and leaves of the plant can not only help, but also cure some stomach disorders. Making and drinking a tea from the leaves can also help curb diarrhea caused by a number of digestive tract issues.

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