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Learn how this amazing fruit & vegetables
can
improve your health this winter
Eggplants:
1. Eggplant increases satiety and absorbs fat: Eggplant is extremely high in a type of viscous
fibre that has the ability to bind to fat and create a feeling of
fullness, with just 20 calories per cup of cubed eggplant!
2. Eggplant is high in the amino acid
GABA: GABA
(gama-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that has the ability to reduce
anxiety, improve sleep, and quiet a racing mind. This makes eggplant a perfect
relaxation food for the holiday season.
3. Eggplant skin contains high-powered
antioxidants:
Eggplants contain an antioxidant called nasunin,
found in the vegetable's skin. Nasunin protects against premature aging,
cardiovascular disease, and the physical effects of emotional stress.
4. Eggplant is a source of potassium:
Potassium
has always been necessary for maintaining a healthy blood pressure, but has now
been shown to help prevent gum disease as well. Potassium is a key component in
fighting inflammation of the gums and arteries.
5. Eggplant extracts are traditionally
used to lower cholesterol:
Eggplant extract stimulates bile
production and allows for increased metabolism and elimination of cholesterol
from the system. 
Endives:
1. Endive is loaded with nutrients to increase your health. It contains essential
amino acids, fats, starch, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and B1, B2, C,
K and P vitamins.
2. Endives can stimulate appetite; therefore, it is important to combine with healthy
fats.
3. This
lettuce can have a light laxative effect. Moderate your portion.
4. Endive lettuce is ideal for weight loss programs because it helps with digestion. Naturally, endive
is bitter! Balance with agave syrup or basalmic vinegar.
5. Another
reason why endives are ideal for weight
loss  programs is because the endive is 95 percent water and contain only
7.5 calories per cup.
Fennel (seed & bulb)
1. Fennel
is commonly used to treat female menstrual conditions such as amenorrhea; therefore, promoting
menstruation, & milk flow. The seeds are rich in phytoestrogens;
therefore, can help with breast  enlargement.
2. Fennel
is often used for improving digestive health. It can help babies and adults with colic, irritable
bowel, and liver.
3. In
weight loss, fennel can help
with suppressing appetite.
4. Fennel
can help with angina, water
retention, and blood pressure
5. The seeds
are also used when one has a cold,
cough or respiratory congestion Fennel seeds can be enjoyed as a cup tea.
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