VEGETABLES
What They Do For You
Many people ado uot reaise the actual uses of various vegetables and their value to the boif.
Asparagus is at -xcClleut blood purifier and is specially good for the complexion. Beetroot is particularly useful in stimulating fickle appetite. Celery should be eaten frequently by those who suffer from any kind of nervous complaint, <and it is also advocated for anyone suffering from
rheumatism or neuralgia. Lettuces and cucumbers are valuable for anyone worried' by insomnia and have a cooling effect on the blood. Onions, garlic, leeks, olives and shallots are all good for improving the circulation of the system and also increase saliva and gastric juices, which aid digestion. Spinach or silver beet are good for the kidneys and tomatoes are the finest things for dyspepsia and- indigestion. Turnips are ako very good, and carrots are good for the complexion.
Watercress is another green salad which should not be neglected, as it contains highly nutritious properties.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 438, 20 May 1937, Page 3
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162VEGETABLES Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 438, 20 May 1937, Page 3
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