NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, flavonoids and other phytochemicals with anti-carcinogenic properties

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C (the vitamin C is most concentrated in the 
jelly-like substance that surrounds the seeds)

They also contain vitamin A and B-complex vitamins, potassium and phosphorus

A tomato grown in a hothouse has half the vitamin C content as a vine-ripened tomato

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carotenoid antioxidants

They contain calcium, are high in vitamins A and C and contain thiamine

Be careful: eating too many may cause abdominal swelling and indigestion

Sweet potatoes are also high in sugar and therefore should be used sparingly

Sweet potatoes are not related to the potato nor the yam--they are actually a member of the morning glory family

Peanuts

Peanuts contain beneficial protein, but many people are allergic to them and find them hard to digest.

They also contain aflatoxin, a carcinogenic, which may explain why peanut farmers have been found
to have disproportionately high rates of cancer.

Peanuts are high in fungus and, often, pesticides.
They do not contain any omega-3, which can contribute to distorting your omega-6:omega-3 ratio.

The peanut is actually a legume, not a nut (which is why they are often roasted).

Peanuts contain about the same amount of protein as soy and are low in starchy carbohydrates.

Onions

Onions are an excellent antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine properties.

Sulfur compounds in onions help to detoxify the body.

Onions aid in cellular repair.

Onions are a rich source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant.

To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed

Green Beans

Fresh beans contain vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, calcium and potassium

Green beans are diuretic and may be used to treat diabetes

A fresh bean should snap crisply and feels velvety to the touch

Banana

You don’t need to eat bananas
for the potassium! (Although it is present in bananas, potassium is the predominant nutrient among most all fruits and vegetables.)

Bananas are high in sugar,
so they should not be eaten if you have blood sugar problems.

Don’t eat bananas on an empty stomach; combining them with a bit of protein will help to normalize the insulin response caused by the sugar in the banana.

Green-tipped bananas are better for your health than over-ripe banana

  

Avocado

Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which is easily burned for energy.

An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.

For a delicious, creamy salad dressing, mix together avocado and fresh carrot juice.