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• Potatoes are a staple food in the diet.
• A lot of nations have survived on almost nothing else other than potatoes for many years in times of famine, undermine the nutritional value of this underrated vegetable.
• Eighty per cent of the weight of a potato is water and 20 per cent starch.
• Potato has a totally undeserved reputation as being a fattening food. The potato itself is a low-calorie food, containing just 1(X) calories per 100 grams — it is the fat and sauces we add to this humble vegetable that pile on the weight and inches.
• Potatoes provide vitamin C, B complex vitamins, calcium, iron and potassium. All the nutrients are found in or near to the skin of the potato.

Boil, Bake and microwave Potatoes

• Onions date back at least 5000 years as a food and flavoring agent.
• They are related to garlic and have the same high reputation of being able to cure anything.
• Onions have been shown, again like garlic, to act as an anticoagulant and to reduce the harmful LDL, low density lipoprotein, cholesterol level in the blood, and to increase the good HDL, high density lipoprotein, level.
• Arthritis, rheumatism and gout are all treated effectively by onions as are anemia, bronchitis, asthma and various urinary infections.
• The old wives’ tale about eating boiled onions in wintertime, and drinking their cooking liquor, holds some truth as onions are good for warding off the common cold and its symptoms.
• Onions are also thought to fight fatigue and aid digestion.
• Bear in mind one maxim: a little onion goes a long way.
• Add only a few peeled onion slices to the juices otherwise it will be unpalatable!

Savory Pumpkin Souffle

• Members of the capsicum family, these green, red, orange and yellow peppers are becoming increasingly popular and are now available all year round from supermarkets and market stalls.
• When ripe, the sweet pepper is colored red, yellow or orange, but a lot of peppers are eaten green.
• Peppers do not ripen once they have been picked.
• All peppers are a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and the anti-ageing mineral silicon which is good for the skin, nails and hair.
• Peppers are in fact one of the best beauty enhancers around.
• Peppers have a strong and distinctive flavor, whatever their odor and sweetness, so be careful not to overdo it.
• I never use more than one third of a pepper in any one juice as it will completely overpower the taste buds.
• A nice combination is pepper with carrots and ginger-root.

Cooking Creamy Mushroom Pasta

• Lettuce dates back to ancient times with seeds having been found in plant remains in some ancient Egyptian tombs.
• Rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and the minerals silicon, sulfur and chlorine, the lettuce is a useful vegetable to juice.
• The silicon is especially beneficial for beauty, as it promotes hair growth and strength and keeps the complexion of the skin, clear and youthful.
• Add to this the B complex and folic acid present in lettuce and it really does contribute to a good skin. And of course, the folic acid helps to combat anemia.

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• I adore the aniseed flavor of fennel – it’s so unusual and distinctly different. Most people just think of fennel as a herb, but the fleshy bulb makes a great vegetable for salads, accompaniments and of course, for juicing.

• Fennel is similar to celery in a nutritional sense, and belongs to the same family, Fennel is a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and the B vitamins. Good levels of the minerals calcium and iron are also present. Like celery, it aids the digestive system and is especially beneficial when mixed with apple juice. It is also helpful in relieving headaches.

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• Cucumbers originally came from southern Asia and for over 3000 years have been grown in India. Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome also valued the cucumber for its refreshing, cooling effect. This vegetable is 96 per cent water, making it wonderful for flushing out the system.

• Cucumbers are an excellent source of the anti-ageing mineral silicon. This rejuvenate keeps our skin elastic, making it appear smoother and more youthful. Nails become stronger and healthier and the hair shinier and thicker as it promotes their growth.

• Cucumbers contain relatively high levels of potassium, manganese, sulfur and chlorine, making them a valuable vegetable for juicing for both beauty and health. They are wonderful on their own or in combination with other juices.

Savory Pumpkin Souffle

• Celery has notable healing qualities and was in fact first grown as a medicinal herb.
• It arrived in Britain in the seventeenth century in its cultivated form, but wild celery is indigenous to Britain and most of Europe.
• Celery is an excellent source of organic sodium and as such is wonderful for fighting fatigue.
• Celery has a beneficial effect on the kidneys as it aids the elimination of waste via the urine.
• It has an anti-inflammatory quality which clears uric acid from painful joints, thereby helping rheumatism.
• Celery possesses similar properties to cabbage in that it treats stomach ulcers effectively and aids digestion.
• It is also well known for soothing the nerves, even helping to cure insomnia and headaches.
• For centuries celery has been depicted in folklore as having powers in the sexual field, acting as a stimulant.

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• I never know whether to call tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable.
• Strictly speaking they are a fruit but nobody seems to consider them as such.
• So here they are under vegetables!
• Tomatoes were introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century from South America.
• They have appreciable amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur are also present to nourish our bodies.
• Tomato juice is especially nice mixed with either celery or cucumber. This delicious juice has a bright color which makes it especially appealing to children.

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• What a healthy reputation cabbage has and deservedly so, for, in all its varieties, it is packed with nutrients and minerals.
• Traditionally, raw cabbage juice has been used in the treatment of ulcers very successfully.
• For centuries the cabbage has had a reputation for protecting us against stress, infection and cardiac problems.
• Potassium and iron are found in abundance. Cabbage is a good source of chlorophyll, which, along with iron, helps to treat anemia. Sulfur, selenium and beta-carotene are also present.
• Selenium and beta-carotene are important in the fight against cancer, heart disease and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
• These minerals also help to keep us looking young as they have anti-ageing properties. As if that isn’t enough, cabbage has also been found useful in the treatment of digestive problems.
• That terrible sweet smell which fills the whole house when you cook cabbage is caused by the sulfur content.
• But this nasty side-effect doesn’t occur when juicing this nutritious vegetable.

Spaghetti Squash Cake

• Garlic has almost mystical powers and has been linked with sexual performance.
• It’s the oldest aphrodisiac around — the ancient Greeks swore by it and who am I to disagree?
• Garlic has a valued reputation as a natural healing plant for a variety of health problems.
• It is a known cancer, stroke and heart disease fighter, and is extremely valuable in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
• It also acts as an anticoagulant, keeping the blood thin and less prone to clotting.
• Garlic successfully treats rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and respiratory diseases such as asthma, urinary problems, digestive disorders, colds, bronchitis and other lung infections and gives an important boost to our natural immune system.
• It’s a pretty impressive little plant and adds a wonderful kick to juice.

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