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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