The document discusses the nutritional benefits of several plants - Mustard greens, radishes, winged beans, squash, string beans, and moringa fruit. It provides the scientific name for each plant and notes key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in each one and their health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing blood pressure, or lowering disease risk. The plants discussed are good sources of vitamins A, C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and various antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
The document discusses the nutritional benefits of several plants - Mustard greens, radishes, winged beans, squash, string beans, and moringa fruit. It provides the scientific name for each plant and notes key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in each one and their health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing blood pressure, or lowering disease risk. The plants discussed are good sources of vitamins A, C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and various antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
The document discusses the nutritional benefits of several plants - Mustard greens, radishes, winged beans, squash, string beans, and moringa fruit. It provides the scientific name for each plant and notes key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in each one and their health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing blood pressure, or lowering disease risk. The plants discussed are good sources of vitamins A, C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and various antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
The document discusses the nutritional benefits of several plants - Mustard greens, radishes, winged beans, squash, string beans, and moringa fruit. It provides the scientific name for each plant and notes key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients found in each one and their health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing blood pressure, or lowering disease risk. The plants discussed are good sources of vitamins A, C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, calcium, protein, and various antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
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MUSTARD
Scientific Name: Brassica juncea
Nutritional Benefits: Mustard greens are a rich source of vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. One serving contains almost half of your daily vitamin C needs. Vitamin C contributes to your body’s immune system defenses, so it’s important to get enough of it throughout your day. RADISH Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus
Nutritional Benefits:
Radishes are good source of
antioxidants like catechin, pyrogallol, vanillic acid, and other phenolic compounds. These root vegetables also have a good amount of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells from damage. Scientific Name: WINGED BEANS Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Nutritional Benefits:
The winged bean is also
known for its high protein content, and when eaten along with grains, it has an even higher protein content. The sigarilyas are also good sources of calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, potassium, and amino acids like isoleucine. SQUASH Scientific Name: Cucurbita
Nutritional Benefits: Squash are good sources of vitamin A, C, and B vitamins; they’re high in antioxidants; and they’re rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and manganese. And, of course, as whole plant foods, they’re also rich in fiber and water, making them both hydrating and good for the gut. STRING BEAN Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Nutritional Benefits:
Green beans contain many
important nutrients that provide several health benefits. The legumes are full of antioxidants, including vitamin C, flavonols, quercetin, and kaemferol. These antioxidants fight free radicals in the body, which helps to reduce cell damage and may help to lower your risk of certain health conditions. Scientific Name: MORINGA FRUIT Moringa oleifera
Nutritional Benefits: Moringa has many important vitamins and minerals. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than oranges and 15 times more potassium than bananas. It also has calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids, which help your body heal and build muscle. It's also packed with antioxidants, substances that can protect cells from damage and may boost your immune system. There's some evidence that some of these antioxidants can also lower blood pressure and reduce fat in the blood and body.
