Hort veggie chart -origins game

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Health Benefits
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broccoli
Brussel
sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Bok choy
Garlic
Onions
(all
kinds)
The above veggies are the most important for cleaning out your body and keeping your metabolism high
Sweet
peppers
green
Sweet
peppers
colored
Hot peppers (banana)
(jalapeno)
etc.
Carrots
Alfalfa
Sprouts
Romaine
Lettuce
Spinach (all kinds)
The above veggies contain powerful antioxidants that boost your immune system and give you iron
avocadoes
Olives
(and
oils,pesto)
Eggplant`
SWEET
potato
Eggs (not a veggie)
Provide healthy fatty acids that keep you full and have no effects on cholesterol levels
Fruits
Grapefruit/Lemons/limes
Oranges
Tangerines (cuties)
ALL
BERRIES
(strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries
cherries
Kiwi fruit
tomatoes
Peaches/plums
These are the best fruits for cleansing the liver because they contain organic acids that lower insulin levels
and help you burn fat.
Herbs
Cilantro
Basil
Parsley
Dill leaf
Thyme
Oregano
Mint
Green tea
These are especially helpful for the detoxification process in the liver and have medicinal purposes
Nuts and Seeds
Almonds
Cashews
Walnuts
Pecans
Pistachios
Sunflower
seeds
Pumpkin
(pepitas)
Sesame seeds
Great in moderation, nuts provide essential oils and keep you full when you would rather have a doughnut
Your Liver  What is it For???
When functioning effectively, your liver is your main
detoxification center that keeps your metabolism burning
and pumps out excess fat through the bile.
A “fatty liver” is clogged with fat, and unable to function
effectively (stores fat)
1. Why are we reading about the liver?
2. Name 2 toxins that the liver can clean.
3. What are legumes?
4. Name 2 healthy oils.
5. What does apple cider vinegar do?
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