Vegetable tips


	VEGETABLE & FRUITS TIPS


	Alternative Medicine > Natural Home Remedy > Best Natural Remedy > vegetable tips

VEGETABLE & FRUITS TIPS

1) Buy Local
Vegetables and fruits in the supermarket often seem fresh and hardy. They however could not match local grown produce in term of flavor and freshness. Careless storage and display may reduce the nutrients of produce that are sold in the supermarket. If there’s a store selling locally produced fruits and vegetables, take the advantage.

2) Frozen is better than canned
When vegetables are canned, they undergo a heating process that destroys some vitamins. Large amount of preservatives (like sodium) may also get into the can. The canned vegetables will also have less natural flavor than fresher ones. Canned fruits are also packed with heavy syrup, something that could double the calorie.

3) Wash carefully
Thorough washing could get rid of toxic residues used. Do not eat vegetables or fruits off the shelves. You will be eating the pesticides along with the produce. One study shows that washing reduced the amount of pesticide residue by half.

4) Or peel
Some fruits and vegetables are heavily waxed to keep them looking fresh and bright. These wax unfortunately will also seal the pesticides and fungicides used to kill insects from damaging these crops. Washing and scrubbing may help. But the best way is to peel the skin (which sadly is the part richest in fiber). For your information, cucumbers and tomatoes are among the most heavily waxed vegetables.

5) Try organic
Organic simply means that the food has been grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The price will normally be higher but these foods are safer.

6) Check the guide here
These are the list of fruits and vegetables that we eat everyday according to well .. how healthy they are? Are they as sick as some of us or are they healthy food to eat. These list are based on analysis of USDA and FDA data (1992-2001) by the Environmental Working Group2.

So, remember - peel your apple !

Highest pesticide residues

Moderate pesticide residues

Lowest pesticide residues

FRUITS

- Apples
- Grapes(imported)
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Pears
- Red raspberries
- Strawberries

FRUITS

- Apricots
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe
- Grapefruit
- Grapes(domestic)
- Honeydew melons
- Oranges

FRUITS

- Bananas
- Kiwifruit
- Mangoes
- Papaya
- Pineapples
- Plums
- Tangerines
- Watermelon

VEGETABLE

- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Celery
- Green Beans
- Hot peppers
- Potatoes
- Spinach

VEGETABLE

- Collard greens
- Cucumbers
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Sweet potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnip greens
- Winter squash

VEGETABLE

- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Onion
- Sweet corns
- Sweet peas




:: Apple Benefits The old saying “to eat an apple going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread” has been justified by its many health-rich properties. :: Benefits of Avocado Considered to be an almost complete food – so much so that in certain parts of the world babies are weaned using mashed avocado :: Benefits of Cabbage The Greeks used fresh white cabbage juice to relieve sore or infected eyes while cabbage juice from the stem is a good remedy for ulcers. :: Benefits of Carrots A single carrot will supply all your vitamin A needs for the whole day. :: Benefits of Celery According to Hippocrates (the father of medicine), celery calms the nerve :: Benefits of Cucumber A great folk medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation :: Benefits of Garlic In the Second World War, the wounds of British soldiers were treated with garlic. :: Benefits of Grapefruits Regular consumption will also promote healthy skin. :: Benefits of Honey History has recorded honey as the most used medicine in ancient Egypt :: Benefits of Lemon It is also a root of any home remedy and is normally used to help the stomach. :: Benefits of Oats It is one of the best sources of Inositol, which is important for maintaining blood cholesterol level. :: Benefits of Red Onions Normally used in cooking, onion can makes the body warmer and improves blood circulation. :: Fruit and Vegetable Fruit and Vegetable are great nutrition. But, make sure you are taking adequate precautions. :: Benefits of Cranberries Cranberries are believed to contain excellent infection fighting properties. :: Benefits of Turmeric Ayurvedic practitioners believe that Turmeric is a cleanser for all parts of the body.				Also Read About :: Benefits of Flaxseed Oil :: Benefits of Green Tea :: Benefits of Aloe :: Benefits of Saw Palmetto :: Benefits of Fish Oil :: Benefits of Tea :: Benefits of Chocolate :: Benefits of Cinnamon :: Benefits of Milk :: Benefits of Wheatgrass :: Benefits of Vinegar :: Health Benefits of Cauliflower :: Benefits of Yogurt :: Benefits of Fish :: Benefits of Soy Milk :: Benefits of Blueberries :: Benefits of Tobacco :: Benefits of Bananas :: Benefits of Rice :: Benefits of Fruit :: Benefits of Corn :: Health Benefits of Ginger :: Benefits of Drinking Green Tea :: Benefits of Pineapple :: Benefits of Salmon

ARTICLES

Vegetable tips
How to get the best from your vegetables

Juices
What you should know about your juices

Oohoi.com-"Helpful Alternative Medicine" was launched on 18 May 2005
Health Disclaimer | feedback to iskandar@oohoi.com | Helpful Alternative Medicine at Oohoi