Fun Facts Did you know? Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is abundant in tomatoes and tomato products, is widely thought to help in the prevention of a variety of maladies. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C. One medium tomato provides 40% of the recommended daily amount! Watermelons are actually vegetables, related to pumpkins, cucumbers and squash. Watermelons are healthy! They contain no fat or cholesterol and are high in fiber content, potassium and vitamins A and C. Bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C. They contain twice as much (by weight) as citrus fruits! Ancient Greeks and Romans thought basil would only grow if you screamed wild curses and shouted while sowing the seeds. Basil is a great source of vitamin A, magnesium, potassium and iron. Basil oil is a traditional treatment for insect bites and bee stings. Cilantro is a member of the carrot family. Cucumbers have the highest water content of any vegetable. Although considered a vegetable when cooking, squash is actually a fruit. Squash is a great source of beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant. Eggplants are members of the potato family. An old English tradition is to plant large patches of thyme as playgrounds for faeries. Got a cold? Green sweet bell peppers have twice the vitamin C of oranges. Red and yellow bell peppers have four times as much. Onions, apples and potatoes all have the same taste. The difference in flavor is caused by their smell. Pinch your nose and try it – they will all taste sweet. Broccoli and cauliflower are the only vegetables that are also flowers!. Ounce for ounce, Broccoli has more vitamin C than an orange and as much calcium as a glass of milk.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:51:12 +0000