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proper digestion, and can soothe a sore
throat. Ginger can also drastically alleviate
pain caused by osteoarthritis thanks to
its high content of gingerol, shogaol, and
zingerone; these elements grant ginger
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
functions. So even if its taste might be too
intense for some, its health benefits make it
well worth choking down some ginger tea
every now and then.
prevents certain cancers
If you’re that person who wants to 32. Eggplant/Brinjal
throw up when the word “spinach” is
mentioned, we may have the solution for
you. Watercress is a vegetable that is not
often known by everyone even though it is
considered to be one of the healthiest food
in the world! Watercress is a vegetable rich
in calcium, Vitamin C, and iron, and has
high levels of antioxidants and minerals.
Consuming just 100g of watercress can
cover 100% of your daily nutritional needs
for so many vital nutrients. That’s why we Benefit: Prevents diabetes and improves
strongly advise you to take another look cardiovascular function
the next time you’re in your local produce Eggplants or Brinjal are said to have been
section. cultivated in India several millennia ago,
and then in China, where it then spread
31. Ginger to the rest of the world. Looking beyond
its unique appearance, eggplant has
many health benefits. Eggplant contains
phytosterol and fiber that can reduce bad
cholesterol levels in the blood, and prevent
certain cardiovascular diseases, as well as
antioxidant properties that reduce the risk
of diabetes and cancer.
33. Bell Peppers/Capsicum
Benefit: Pain relief, digestion Benefit: Good for the heart and the eyes
Ginger is a food that has been used since Bell peppers or capsicums are generally
ancient times for its various therapeutic thought of as a vegetable when in fact the
properties. It has several health benefits bell pepper is technically a fruit. They
that particularly come in handy when come in several different colours: red,
you’re sick: it helps calm nausea, facilitates green, orange, and yellow. Bell peppers
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