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Nutritional Value of Leeks
by
TopVeg !.
Posted
Fri 29 Feb 2008 12:20pm
2 Comments
Leeks have excellent nutritional value.
Leeks contain:
fiber
folic acid
calcium
vitamin C
vitamins
quercetin, an antioxidant, that is thought to fight cancer
Leeks can be grown in the vegetable garden for most of the year. they are well worth growing with and have an important nutritional value.
Hi Mary Ann
I agree - leeks
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Nutritional value of Leeks
by
TopVeg !.
Posted
Thu 01 Apr 2010 9:51pm
Leeks are a superb food. Leeks are high in:
folic acid
potassium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C.
Leeks contain sulphur-rich compounds which have been shown to thin the blood, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Click this link to find the nutritional value/100 grams raw leek .
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Nutritional Value of Asparagus
by
TopVeg !.
Posted
Sat 23 May 2009 10:01pm
Asparagus is good for you, as the nutritional value, below, shows.
plump-spear-asparagus
Asparagus is:
low in calories
free from fat or cholesterol
very low...
Fat
0.2
Fibre
0.5
Alcohol
0
Click the link for more information on the nutritional value of asparagus.
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CARROT
by
Niyaprakash
Posted
Sat 13 Sep 2008 11:47pm
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate and Manganese
The nutritional value and health benefits of carrots make them ideal... about 43 to 48 calories.
Health Benefits of Carrot: The nutritional value of carrot makes it good for eye disorders, cataract, tooth disorders, skin care, nervous disorders
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Nutritional value of Bramley Apples
by
TopVeg !.
Posted
Mon 08 Jun 2009 6:26pm
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” because the nutritional value is so good - as shown for Bramley apples below:
1 medium Bramley apple weighing 154gm has:
calories 80 (0 calories from fat)
total fat 0
cholesterol o
sodium 0
total carbohydrate 22g
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Time to Bump Up Nutritional Value in Gluten-Free Foods, says Expert
by
Amy Leger
Posted
Fri 01 Oct 2010 8:19am
So we become nutrient deficient when we have undiagnosed celiac disease because our gut can't absorb nutrients -- and then some of us stay nutrient deficient after diagnosis because our gluten-free foods are lacking in fiber, protein and other vitamins and minerals. Right now it's a cycle that one expert wants to stop.
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Nutritional value of Sweet Chestnuts
by
TopVeg !.
Posted
Thu 30 Apr 2009 12:55pm
Nutritional value of Sweet Chestnuts
chestnutThe Sweet Chestnut produces spiny fruit which encase the edible chestnut, traditionally roasted in bonfires.
chestnut-case
Chestnuts are very nutritious:
the only nut containing vitamin C
full of fibre - 4.1gfibre/100g chestnut
trace elements including potassium, iron, zinc and manganese
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Peanut Nutrition Value and Benefits
by
FitBuff Brandon
Posted
Fri 18 Mar 2011 8:35am
– Nutritional Value and Uses
Yes, regardless of its size, each peanut contains at least 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients as well. So you should know by now that I would... this nut are numerous, and can benefit just about anyone who consumes, except for those who have an allergy to peanuts.
But its use does not end with its nutritional value that we
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A review on the nutritional value of the potato
by
Martin Eastwood
Posted
Wed 13 Jan 2010 11:47pm
CAMIRE, KUBOW, DONNELLY (2009) Potatoes and Human Health Critical Reviews in Food Sciences and Nutrition vol 49 823-840
The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber... of an increasing number of humans, small differences in potato nutritional composition will have major impacts on population health. The potato is a carbohydrate-rich. energy-providing food
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