Importance and Uses of Raw Vegetables — Flashcards

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Live foods are fresh food items like raw vegetables, fruits, roots, and sprouted grains that contain various nutrients in their natural form. Raw vegetables are called 'live foods' because they contai…

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Green leafy vegetables are rich sources of calcium (lime), iron content, and contain more vitamin A than most other food items. They have large quantities of vitamin B and C, which promote health. Due…

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The medicinal leaves that can relieve many ailments and improve health are: coriander, curry leaves, sacred basil (tulsi), bilva, neem, muruga (drumstick leaves), and ajwain leaves. These leaves have …

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Bitter gourd can help control several health conditions including allergies, chest pain, diabetes, and blood pressure. It is particularly effective as a natural remedy for managing blood sugar levels …

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Saffron, red, and green colored fruits and raw vegetables, including tubers, are rich in vitamin A. Consumption of these vitamin A-rich foods can improve immunity, eye health, skin health, promote gro…

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All leafy vegetables have three main powers: 1) The power to cleanse the body, 2) The ability to cure diseases, and 3) Help in improving digestion. These properties make leafy vegetables essential for…

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Sweet potato is a nutritious root vegetable that can be eaten raw. It is rich in vitamin A, fiber, and other essential nutrients. When consumed raw, it provides maximum nutritional benefits and can be…

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The vegetables that can be eaten raw are: sweet potato, carrot, radish, yam, beetroot, cucumber, ladies finger (okra), lentils, gherkins, tender ridge gourd, and fenugreek leaves. These provide maximu…