N.E.W.S.T.A.R.T

NUTRITION

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

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• The FDA recommends 3-5 servings of fruits & vegetables for a healthy diet.

FRUITS

APPLES

• Pectin (Fiber)
• Vitamin C
• Carbohydrates
• Potassium

More about apples

• Correct diarrhea & constipation
• Prevent oxidation of LDL, preventing arteriosclerosis
• Lower blood pressure
• Effective in reducing cholesterol levels

BANANAS

• Vitamin B
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Fiber

MORE ABOUT BANANAS

• Help prevent coronary artery disease
• Lowers cholesterol
• Help prevent intestinal disorders
• Help with uric acid, arthritis, gout

GRAPES

• Vitamins A, B, & C
• Sulfur
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Magnesium

MORE ABOUT GRAPES

• Good blood builder
• Mild diuretic
• Source of quick energy
• Helps eliminate acidic conditions

ORANGES

• Minerals
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Carotenoids
• Provitamin A

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• Vitamin B1 & B2
• Folic Acid
• Flavonoids

MORE ABOUT ORANGES

• Preserve longevity of white blood cells
• Slow the development of viruses
• Inhibit clot formation, thrombosis, atherosclerosis, & cardiovascular disease

BLUEBERRIES & CRANBERRIES

• Antioxidants
• Fiber
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Flavonoids
• Manganese

MORE ABOUT BLUEBERRIES & CRANBERRIES

• Recommended for circulatory & retina disorders
• Effective against cystitis & diarrhea
• Have remarkable antiseptic & antibiotic effects on germs

PINEAPPLE

• Protease

MORE ABOUT PINEAPPLE

• Helps with inflammation
• Anti-platelet clotting activity

VEGETABLES

BROCCOLI

• Contains sulforaphane (cancer fighting phytochemical)

MORE ABOUT BROCCOLI

• Ideal for heart disease
• Anti carcinogen
• Helps with obesity & diabetes

CABBAGE

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Minerals

MORE ABOUT CABBAGE

• Poultices are good for burns, insect bites, abscesses, and boils
• Good for varicose veins, ulcerations, swelling, skin eruptions, and hemorrhoids
• Helps with gastric ulcers & intestinal disorders
• Aids with cancer
• Used by Roman physicians as a near cure all for headaches, colic, deafness, and drunkenness

CUCUMBERS

• Vitamin K
• Molybdenum

MORE ABOUT CUCUMBERS

• Diuretic
• Alkalizer
• Depurant
• Help with skin conditions
• Help with obesity & diabetes

LETTUCE

• Provitamin A
• Folate
• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Vitamins B1 & B2

MORE ABOUT LETTUCE

• Good for insomnia
• Helps with digestive disorders
• Good for constipation
• Helps with obesity & diabetes

POTATOES

• Vitamin C
• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, & B6
• Potassium
• Iron
• Magnesium

MORE ABOUT POTATOES

• Juice good for ulcers
• Good for burns & boils
• Low in calories
• Low in fat
• Contain complex carbohydrates

CARROTS

• Vitamin A
• Beta-carotene
• Vitamin K
• Fiber

MORE ABOUT CARROTS

• Help reduce risk for cardiovascular disease

REFERENCES

• Heather Evans, RN & Natural Health Educator
• whfoods.org