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Carrots are famous for being high in carotenoids. It is these substances that help our body In addition, carrots contain: beta-carotene (provitamin A) – protects the body from free radicals; phosphorus-improves brain function; calcium-strengthens bones; potassium-reduces the risk of osteoporosis; magnesium-contributes to the good work of the heart muscle; iron-provides blood cells with oxygen. It is believed that beta-carotene is most in carrots of purple and orange color. The root vegetable owes its special orange hue to lycopene, a substance that is considered a powerful antioxidant. The purple vegetable contains a lot of lutein, anthocyanins and alpha-carotene, which have strong...

One of the most popular vegetables in the world today is cucumber. This can be argued based on the fact that the International Cucumber Day is celebrated annually on July 27 But, few people know that a cucumber is not a vegetable, because it belongs to the pumpkin family and is sometimes called a "false berry". Types of cucumbers Thinking about which cucumbers to give preference to, first of all you need to decide on the purpose of their purchase There are cucumbers: Universal. They have an average taste and have an average density of pulp. This type is the...

Many people love sweet pepper for its rich, multi-faceted taste and the ability to cook a variety of dishes with it: from salads and cold appetizers to stews and aromatic vegetable soups. It not only perfectly harmonizes with other products, but also brings benefits to the body. There are also conditions in which you can not use Bulgarian pepper. We will talk about all its properties and features later. Bulgarian pepper is a vegetable that many people love and use in the preparation of various dishes. The benefits and harms of this plant are well studied, and juicy pods are...

Corn is a tall herbaceous plant that is actively cultivated to produce delicious cobs. It ranks third in popularity after wheat and rice. She is popularly known as the"queen of the fields". This cereal is widely distributed not only because of its excellent taste. Many people have appreciated the benefits that regular consumption of corn brings to the body. Among grain products, corn is the third most valuable after rice and wheat. The benefits and harms of corn have been known since ancient times, and maize was considered a sacred plant by the ancient Incas. Scientists believe that it was...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked.It was on a routine visit to the doctor that my GP uttered the phrase every middle-aged man dreads: "Your blood pressure is a little raised." In fact my BP was 140/90mm Hg, well above the current "risk" threshold that the National Institute for...