With its trademark fleshy, crisp, rose stalks and deep green curly leaves, rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is probably the most popular pie plant in the English-speaking world. Rhubarb is a modest source of important nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium, manganese and potassium and a richer source of vitamins C and K. While the stalks are a good … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Rhubarb
In addition to precious aromatic seeds, some varieties of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) produce a meaty, tightly-wrapped clump of white and green leaves known as a fennel bulb. Fennel bulbs come from the famous Florence fennel cultivar, also known as sweet fennel, and are a good source of vitamins A and C, folate, iron, copper, potassium … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Fennel
Like most green leafy vegetables, watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a blessing for one’s health, promoting good vision, strong bones and teeth and supporting both heart and blood vessel activity. Regular consumption provides great health benefits due to increasing one’s vitamin and mineral intake. The vegetable stands out from a nutritional point of view as a rich source of … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Watercress
Garden asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is an appetizing spring vegetable, suitable for high class dishes and fancy events. But more important, it is a healthy vegetable with great health benefits. Traditionally, asparagus was used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and dropsy. Being a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B9 and K, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Asparagus