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Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is rich in iron, contains twice the beta-carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, and twice the potassium of a banana.

Cabbage is a rich source of vitamin C, of fiber, of iron, calcium, potassium. The odor that it emits comes from the sulphur content of cabbage which helps the body to resist bacteria and protects the protoplasm of the cells. It is said to aid in producing glossy hair.It warms us during the chill of winter when other crops have fallen away, appearing in steaming soups or savory baked dishes. It refreshes us in summer, its fine slices piling high to make bowls of coleslaw.

Shimla Mirch helps in curing many diseases that include lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks, speeding up metabolism, treating colds and fevers, preventing cancer and pain control. Shimla Mirchis a flavorless, odorless chemical concentrated in the veins of chiles and peppers.Its low in fat, calories and cholesterol. If you thought your diabetic diet was supposed to be boring, try spicing up your cuisine with capsaicin-based products, like hot sauce or jalapeno peppers.

Carrots grow underground and they can be used in all sorts of dishes - from casseroles to cakes. Raw carrots are great to crunch on and they make a healthy juice, too. They contain lots of beta-carotene - this helps us keep our eyes and skin healthy.

Cauliflower, a flowering vegetable that is often eaten with other vegetables such as carrots and broccoli, offers phytochemicals that the body needs in order to stay healthy.Cauliflower contains allicin, which can improve heart health and reduce the risk of strokes, and selenium, a chemical that works well with Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. Cauliflower can also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level.

Foods containing chillies are said to be as foods that burn fat. Chillies contain capsaicin that helps in increasing the metabolism. Capsaicin is a thermogenic food, so it causes the body to burn calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chillies.

Cucumber is an important health food.Cucumber can be eaten unpeeled with a dip, can be added to your favorite salad or sandwich, burger or to your favorite vegetables. When buying cucumber, take note that it should be dark green in color, it is an indication that it is still fresh.Cucumber is also good to reduce heat and inflammation.

Did you know garlic can help keep mosquitoes away?! And yes, garlic can make your breath smell a bit... garlicky! We eat all different parts of plants and garlic is the bulb. Open it up and you'll see lots of segments - or cloves - with a papery covering. You only need to use one or two of these to add loads of extra flavour to a food.

The health benefits of cluster beans are in the protein and fiber they provide. They are a flatter, smaller cousin of the regular green (French or string) beans. As a rich source of protein and fiber, cluster beans offer several health benefits in both vegetable and powder form.

Lady finger is also known as Okra. It is a very valuable source of nutrition.It is a good provider of good bacteria called the probiotics. Probiotics helps in biosynhtesis of vitamin B. They also help in proliferation just like the yoghurt.

Lemon is not only used for cooking, but also to treat ailments ranging from epilepsy to the cold. Lemon juice prevents certain fruits like apples, avocados and pears from discoloring once they've been peeled.Use pure lemon juice on wasp and bee stings to relieve pain

The health benefits of fenugreek include relief from anemia, loss of taste, fever, hair care, dandruff, stomach disorders, biliousness, respiratory disorders, mouth ulcers, sore throat, diabetes, inflammations, wounds and insomnia. It is beneficial during pregnancy, lactation and helps in improving digestion.Most of these benefits of fenugreek are due to the presence of saponins and fiber in it. Fenugreek is also used for herbal healing. Its seeds contain a gumming substance called mucilage. Mixed with water, mucilage expands and becomes a gelatinous soother for irritated tissues.

Dry onions are a surprising source of fiber and a rich source of healthy sulfur compounds, similar to those found in garlic. Onions contain phytochemicals called flavonoids, which help vitamin C in its function, improving the integrity of blood vessels and decreasing inflammation.Onions also contain vitamin C and chromium. Chromium is a mineral that helps cells respond to insulin, ultimately assisting with blood glucose control. Green onions, because of their bright green tops, provide a wealth of vitamin A.