Vegetables
Onions
Onions are very good at hair follicle nourishment and help restore lost nutrients to your scalp.Onions are rich in sulphur, which is known to minimize breakage and thinning.Onions lend a healthy shine to hair, which can become permanent when used regularly.
Green Capsicum
Vitamin C which is present in Capsicum is vital for maintaining a healthy immune system and for building strong collagen to support skin and joints. It is instrumental in lowering the risk of arthritis and reducing inflammation. Vitamin K aids in the formation of blood clots.
Green Chillies
Green chilies are rich sources of antioxidants and this makes them act like janitors of the body. They can protect the body against free radical damage giving you natural immunity to cancer and also slowing down the ageing process. Green chili peppers are also rich in Vitamin E that is essential for producing certain natural skin oils.
Cabbage
It is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop. The high potassium content helps by opening up blood vessels, easing the flow of blood. A warm compress made with cabbage leaves can help relieve the pain of a headache. Crush cabbage leaves, place in a cloth, and apply on the forehead.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a heart healthy vegetable. This means it helps in maintaining the heart and the cardiovascular system. Cauliflower also contains antioxidants. Antioxidants by themselves have many benefits -they act as an anti inflammatory agent and they help build a health immune system
Potato
Potatoes are one of the most common and important food sources on the planet, and they contain a wealth of health benefits that make them all the more essential as a staple dietary item for much of the world’s population. The health benefits include their ability to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol levels and boost heart health.
Tomato
Tomatoes can reduce the amount of damage done to your body by smoking cigarettes or inhaling second hand smoke. Tomatoes contain coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid that work to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.
Beans
Cluster beans lower your bad cholesterol, levels thereby improving your heart health and lowering the risk of a heart attack. They also contain fiber, folic acid and potassium, which prevent you from developing heart complications.The iron in these beans increases hemoglobin.
Brinjal
As brinjal's are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber content, they are known to be good for people suffering from diabetes. This is because, the high fiber helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body by controlling the absorption of glucose from food.
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has long been a common seasoning worldwide.
Cucumber
Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline, fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory.
Okra
Okra is known to aid in the prevention of diabetes. It is rich in fiber that helps in the prevention of this disease.The dietary fiber content of okra/lady’s finger is known to be high, and hence, many health specialists recommend it for digestive benefits. Okra is also called as Lady Fingers.