Turnips. This root vegetable has been known in Russia for a long time and is a regular diet of simple peasants. Grow turnips was just a cook and that is easier. After all, even to the present day came the expression "piece of cake". However, the turnip is not as simple as it may seem, this vegetable - a real storehouse of vitamins, trace elements and minerals. No one knows what the content of ascorbic acid or vitamin C turnip exceeds not only the cabbage, but oranges. Moreover, the roots contain valuable vitamins, phosphorus and magnesium. Due to its healing properties, turnips are used in medicine as an expectorant, diuretic and reducing agent. Due to the high content of mineral substances and the properties of turnip calorie dietary product is considered excellent and even used in the nutrition of patients with diabetes.
Jerusalem artichoke (or artichoke). Rich in insulin, so is quite indispensable vegetables in the diet of diabetics. In addition, Jerusalem artichoke contains many B vitamins, potassium fluoride and, therefore, useful to anyone who monitors the health of your heart and blood vessels, as well as taking care of the beauty of teeth, hair and nails. Many in this vegetable and valuable nutrients, which is why dishes from Jerusalem artichoke promotes rapid saturation. And since instead of starch artichoke contains insulin, there is no fear for her figure and use it in dietary purposes.
Zucchini. In our country, these wonderful vegetables for a long time no one pays any attention. And it is undeserved! In pubs contain substances that contribute to a more soft and comfortable digestion and helps rapid healing of ulcers of the intestine. That is why the zucchini and dishes are prescribed for rehabilitation after surgery on the intestines, as well as in the treatment of chronic colitis and ulcers. In addition, squash contain much potassium and magnesium, which ensures prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The seeds squash a lot of healthy fats that help reduce allergy symptoms.
Rhubarb. For many it grows happily in the garden, but not everyone knows that rhubarb is very good for health. His delicious stem contains many different acids, including ascorbic (vitamin C) and oxalic acid, as well as a whole range of nutrients, minerals and trace elements. Dishes of rhubarb are used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, have a pronounced tonic effect and can be supplied as useful sweet desserts that will please children. However, it is not necessary to get involved in rhubarb, if used improperly, it can cause a rush of blood to the pelvic organs, seizures, ulcers and uterine contractions.