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Aubergines (Eggplant)
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a flowering plant that belongs to the nightshade family. It originates from China. Cultivation of eggplant started 600 years…
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Beans
Because of their rich green color, we don’t always think about green beans as providing us with important amounts of colorful pigments like carotenoids. But…
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Broccoli
It is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form…
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Cabbage
Cabbage is high in fiber, vitamin C & K, and naturally fat free and cholesterol free. Different varieties of cabbages have varying nutritional strength: purple…
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Carrot
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, and contain high amount of fiber. Beta carotene is important for eyesight, skin health, and normal growth. Carrots…
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Cauliflower
Cauliflower belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables, also known as family of cabbages. It is closely related to broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale and cabbage.…
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Celery
Celery is one of popular Mediterranean herbs recognized for its strong aromatic flavor that it imparts to variety of cuisines. It is a small biennial…
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Chilly
Chilly also called Chili, chile, chilly, chily, Mirchi, chile pepper, Aji, Paprika. When landed in South America, Columbus discovered chilly and mistook it for pepper,…
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Courgettes (Zucchini)
Zucchini is one of the very low calorie vegetables; provide only 17 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel…
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Cucumbers
Cucumbers are scientifically known as Cucumis sativus and belong to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash,…
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Ginger
Ginger: Of the 115 different chemical components found in ginger root, the therapeutic benefits come from gingerols, the oily resin from the root that acts…
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Lemon
Lemon is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family Rutaceae. It originates from Asia, but it can be found in tropical and sub-tropical regions…
