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Artichokes - April 2008
One large
artichoke contains only 25
calories, no fat, 170mg
potassium, and is a good source
of vitamin C, folate, magnesium
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Asparagus - May 2008
One half cup of
green asparagus (5 medium
spears) has about 20 calories
and provides an excellent source
of Vitamin K and a good source
of Vitamin C.
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Strawberries - June 2008
Strawberries are
a giant in the world of
nutrition. They provide
powerful antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory protection;
promote heart, brain and joint
health; and are being studied as
cancer preventatives.
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Tomatoes - July 2008
Tomatoes are an
excellent source of Vitamins C &
A, and a good source of
potassium. They are also
extremely rich in antioxidants.
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Sweet Corn - Sept 2008
Corn is a good source of many
nutrients including thiamin
(vitamin B1), pantothenic acid
(vitamin B5), folate, dietary
fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus and
manganese. It promotes
antioxidant protection, lung
health, heart health and energy
production. |
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Winter Squash - Oct 2008
Winter squash is an excellent
source of vitamin A. It is also
a very good source of vitamin C,
potassium, dietary fiber, and
manganese, and a good source of
folate, omega-3 fatty acids,
thiamin, copper, vitamin B5,
vitamin B6, niacin and copper.
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Sweet Potato - Nov2008
Sweet potatoes
have twice as much dietary fiber
as white potatoes. This fiber
slows down the digestion and
release of sugar, helping to
stabilize blood sugar levels and
lower insulin resistance. |
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