Avocado

The avocado is a fruit from South American that grows in extremely hot countries.
Although it is a fruit, avocado has very particular characteristics, it is used in cooking as a vegetable, for example to dress the salad. But this is not what make avocado very special fruit: avocado has a high content of unsaturated fats, good fats such as Omega 3 fatty acid and linolenic acids that stimulate the production of good cholesterol.
 

Given this characteristics, avocado prevents the formation of cholesterol in the blood and thus prevents any form of disease caused by the obstruction of the blood in the arteries as Alzheimer's.
 

The avocado is also rich in protein: it contains all 18 essential amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins.
 

Avocado is a powerful antioxidant rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin E, it contains also glutathione and lutein.

Avocado is also rich in minerals especially potassium.

Is is very caloric (the whole fruit can make from 400 to 500kcal) and is not suitable for those who are following a low-calorie diet. Generally in a salad is used as a substitute for olive oil and is put 1/8 of the fruit, made ​​into small cubes.

Carrot

The carrot is the root of the homonymous plant.

 

Its advantages are remarkable, and you just know that it abounds in carotenoids (precurors of vitamin A), viamina B1, B2, E and C.
 

They have presents minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Carrots are rich in fiber such as pectin, lignin and cellulose.

Carrot is useful to prevent cancer and lung cancer thanks to the antioxidants properties of carotenoids (especially alpha-carotene and beta-carotene). It seems that people with higher levels of carotenoids in the blood appear to be better protected from the risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The carrots help to reduce cholesterol in the blood. 

In case of ulcer the carrot  seems to help the heal of the wounds festering.

 

Carrot juice is able to balance the intestinal flora also helps to tone the liver regenerating the cells, it is recommended after an acute phase of hepatitis.

 

Carrot acts as a detoxifier due to its ability to stimulate the production do urine and remove waste and toxins.

 

The carrot helps the view, solves the problems of view during dusk or night vision. It seems that a constant consumption of carrot juice prevents cataract problems among older people.

 

Carrots are an excellent remedy for skin problems, treats and prevents skin diseases such as eczema and acne always thanks to carotenoids. The carotenoids can prevent sunburn in people with sensitive skin. This is indeed very useful for the growth and repair of tissues and helps to keep your skin healthy and beautiful.

 

We can understand that the carrot is an excellent natural medicine capable of being as well as a great beauty treatment for the skin also an effective elixir of life.

Cucumber

Cucumber is a green vegetable that grows from a plant that bears the same name.

It 'a vegetable compound for 95% water.
It is low in carbohydrates and there are traces of protein.

Among the many benefits, the one that distinguishes Cucumber from other vegetables is the presence of tartaric acid. This acid is an antioxidant that prevents excess carbohydrates turn into fat. They are therefore indicated in slimming diets.

It is rich in minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium and Potassium. Cucumber plays an important role in normal cardiac function.

Among the vitamins we have the presence of vitamin A, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6.
It is rich in vitamin C. 
The vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature, helps fight colds.

Cucumbers are rich in water as mentioned here because they are considered diuretic and refreshing are good for the kidneys and liver and help prevent cellulite. During days of the menstrual cycle Cucumbers  are a great ally to eliminate the classical style swelling due to toxins.