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Avocado

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A pear-shaped fruit from Persea americana with a rough leathery skin, light-green smooth oily edible flesh, and a large stone. While avocados are technically fruits, they are considered vegetables from a culinary perspective. Also known as Alligator Pear (Avogado pear). In South America, some call it la manzana del invierno, “the apple of the winter.” 
There are dozens of varieties of avocadoes. The rich and creamy Haas variety is most popular in the United States. It's the leading variety of California Avocado. Fuerto, Zutano and Bacon varieties are usually sold during fall and winter months.


Avocado flesh increases absorption of two key carotenoid antioxidants - lycopene and beta-carotene, contains good fats - polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs) - with antiinflammatory properties, helps lower the bad cholesterol and supports cardiovascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation and improves skin. It could have side effects if eaten in large amounts or some combinations: for example, avocado oil with vitamin B12 applied to skin to relive psoriasis may cause mild itching. People sensitive to sorbitol or FODMAPs could experience bloating, pain and diarrhea from even small amounts of avocado or guacamole. Avocado seed is extremely bitter due to high concentration of tannins and is toxic to birds because contains persin. According to some sources it contains antioxidants, phosphorus and soluble fiber and might provide health benefits if consumed in small amounts but it's not supposed to be used for human consumption.

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Beet greens

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​leaves of beets, colorful leafy greens adorning the tops of beet roots.
Belong to dark green leafy vegetables group. 
​These greens are delicious and can be prepared like spinach or Swiss chard. They are incredibly rich in nutrients, concentrated in vitamins and minerals as well as carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein/zeaxanthin.

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Beets

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A herbaceous plant (Beta vulgaris) of the goosefoot family, widely cultivated as a source of food for humans and livestock, and for processing into sugar.
Beets belong to the same family as chard and spinach. The leaves have a bitter taste whereas the round root (typically rich purple, but also white or golden) is sweet. Beet juice can increase exercise endurance, possibly because its dietary nitrates turn into nitric oxide in the body,  promoting increased blood flow and regulating (reducing) blood pressure.

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Cabbage

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a cultivated plant with thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart (or head) of young leaves. The leaves of a head of cabbage are eaten as a vegetable.
Latin name for cabbage - Brassica oleracea - includes several types of cabbage, and also broccoli, cauliflower, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, savoy, kohlrabi and kai-lan. Wild cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. oleracea; regular cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, alba; savoy cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, sabauda; savoy cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, sabauda; red cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, rubra; cone cabbage: Brassica oleracea var. capitata f, acuta

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Carrots

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carrots
Orange colored root vegetable (although purple, red, white, and yellow varieties also exist) with a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot (straight tapering root forming the center from which subsidiary rootlets spring.), although the greens feathery leaves) are sometimes eaten as well. 
Most of the health benefits of carrots can be attributed to their beta carotene, fiber and antioxidant content. Carrots are also rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese.


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Fenugreek

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a white- or blue-flowered herbaceous plant of the pea family (Trigonella foenum-graecum), used as an herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and micro-greens) and an herbal supplement. It has a distinctive sweet and slightly nutty aroma.

Both the leaves and seeds of fenugreek can be used in the treatment of anemia (increases iron) or diabetes (reduces sugar). Fenugreek leaves are used for treating kidney stones. Seeds can be used to counter heartbutrn/acid reflux and for suppressing appetite. Water boiled with fenugreek seeds or a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves can be used as a face mask to help prevent blackheads, pimples, and wrinkles.

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French Fries

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​Potatoes cut into strips and deep-fried. Also called french-fried potatoes. Frenched means to be cut into strips. Deep-fried implies that an amount of fat or oil was sufficient to cover it completely.
Calories and health effects depend on the amount of salt added, cooking technique (par-frying, for example, is blanching or half-frying that will need additional cooking before serving), and types of fat used. Calories per serving could double or triple depending on that.

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Garlic

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​strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring or condiment in cooking and in herbal medicine. Garlic (Allium sativum) is closely related to onions (Allium cepa L.). It's intense, aromatic and uniquely flavorful. 


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Horseradish

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Root vegetable used as a spice or a sharp condiment made from the grated roots of Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia, a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, wasabi, broccoli, and cabbages. Often made into a sauce. 

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Ivy gourd

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small, stubby, green colored vegetables which grow aggressively on vines and are eaten as stuffed curries, stews, pickles, salads and stir fries, while roots, leaves and fruit are used in the treatment of diabetes and other ailments.
This tropical vine, cucurbit plant is also known as ​Coccinia grandis, Coccinia cordifolia,  Coccinia indica,, toruli, tindora, tindori, tindoori, parwal, kundru, tondli, toroda, kinduri, thendli, tendli, ghiloda, kowai, kovai, kovakkai, dondakaya, tondekayi, manoli, tindla, gentleman's toes, tam lueng, baby watermelon, little gourd, Calabacita, Calabaza Hiedra,   Coccinia Índica, Courge Écarlate, Kovai, Tela Kucha, Tindola.
Some people apply ivy gourd leaves directly to the skin for wounds. 
Ivy gourd contains enzymes such as Glucose-6-phosphatase that may reduce blood sugar levels.
In traditional medicine, fruits have been used to treat leprosy, fever, asthma, bronchitis, and jaundice. The fruit possesses mast cell-stabilizing, antianaphylactic, and antihistaminic potential. In Bangladesh, the roots are used to treat osteoarthritis and joint pain. A paste made of leaves is applied to the skin to treat scabies. It also has laxative characteristics. 

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