Nutritive ValueCARROTS

Rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fibers (w/negligible amount of fat & no cholesterol): Beta-carotene powerful natural anti-oxidant (protects body from harmful oxygen-free radical injury) converted as Vit A in the liver has all the functions of Vit A such as vision, reproduction (sperm production), maintenance of epithelial integrity, growth and development Vitamin C (water soluble anti-oxidant) Vitamin B complex groups of vitamins (acts as co-factors to enzymes during substrate metabolism in the body) Folic acid Vit B-6 (pyridoxine) Thiamin Pantothenic acid, etc Minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus Flavonoid antioxidant (help protect from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers) Poly-acetylene antioxidant falcarinol (may help fight against cancers by destroying pre-cancerous cells in the tumors)

CUCUMBER

Antioxidant Benefits Vitamin C Beta-carotene Manganese Flavonoid antioxidants, including quercetin, apigenin, luteolin & kaempferol Anti-Inflammatory Benefits (by inhibiting activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes like cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) & by preventing over production of nitric oxide Anti-Cancer BenefitsLignans pinoresinol, lariciresinol and secoisolariciresinol (for reduced risk of estrogen-related cancers, inc cancers of the breast, ovary, uterus and prostate) Rehydrates body, replenishes daily vitamins and reduce hangover (contain sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients) Aids in weight loss and digestion (low calorie and high water content; daily consumption remedy for chronic constipation) Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure (contains a hormone needed by the cells of pancreas for producing insulin); w/ sterols (reduce cholesterol level); potassium, magnesium and fiber (regulate blood pressure)

APPLES

Full of healthy antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals: Flavonoid & polyphenol antioxidants Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, folate, niacin Minerals - calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc Phytonutrients (lower bad cholesterol)No fat, sodium or cholesterolCarbohydrates FiberProtein a wide variety of proteinsSugar plenty of healthy sugars Prevent chances of Alzheimers Protect against Parkinsons Curb all sorts of cancers Decrease your risk of diabetes Reduce cholesterol Get a healthier heart Prevent gallstones Beat diarrhea and constipation Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome Avert hemorrhoids Control your weight Detoxify your liver Boost your immune system Prevent cataracts

PEARS

Good source of dietary fiber and lot of nutrition: Vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin Minerals calcium, sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium Lipids saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acidsWater/Energy/Carbohydrates/Protein/Fat/Dietary Fiber/Sugar Maintain a healthy heart Lowers risk of cancer (florogenat acid) Prevent chances of Alzheimers disease (w/ high content of antioxidants that help maintain brain health) Maintain digestive health Good for diabetes patients Good source of vitamins Treat hypertension Keep the immune system Fruit for diet