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| MUSHROOM | |
Claims have been made that shiitake has medicinal value as a cancer preventive and in treatment of: colds and flu; virus infections; hepatitis; incontinence; environmental allergies; diabetes; high blood pressure; immune weakness; high cholesterol; chronic fatigue syndrome; poor blood circulation; upper respiratory diseases; exhaustion and weakness following antitumor treatments; and in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy. Part of any positive medicinal effects of shiitake may result from it serving as a dietary supplement, particularly the provision of various amino acids such as isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and valine, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B12 and also mineral salts. Regular intake may prevent rickets, especially in infants, which could be due to a disorder of phosphorus and calcium metabolism caused by vitamin D deficiency. |
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| TOMATOES | |
Tomatoes are considered vegetable fruit. They have very high water content, but nevertheless have significant amounts of carotene and vitamin C, Because they also contain a lot of potassium, they are not always suitable for kidney patients. Despite their low calorie content, tomatoes have a very strong flavour and come in a variety of sizes. Eat them raw in a salad or cook them into curries or sauces. |
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| CABBAGE | |
High in fibre and vitamin C, Cabbage is also low in calories. The method of preparation can determine the calorie value of a cabbage dish, with recipes like coleslaw topping the scale. Cabbage can also be eaten raw, but for the more adventurous, Ukrainian recipes are a must try. Here cabbage leaves are used stuffed with a seasoned mixture of rice, ground beef, pork and ham. |
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