Vegetables Raşit Gönenç & Fevzi yıldız. Vegetables Vegetables are edible parts of plants. They are good sources of indigestible carbohydrates such as.

Vegetables

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Vegetables

• Vegetables are edible parts of plants. They are good sources of indigestible carbohydrates such as vitamins, minerals and cellulose . Their structures consist of 70-95% water. Carbohydrate ratio varies from vegetable to vegetable. Rich in vitamins A and C, calcium and iron.Vegetables facilitate function and cleaning by discharging of the intestinesProtein ratios are low.Therefore the contribution of protein requirement is less Energy values of most of these nutrients are low. Raw or cooked,vegetables are enjoyably eaten.

• In Turkey, approximately 10,000 plant species are grown. Among these plant species, approximately 3,000 are endemic to Turkey.

• A few of endemic plants in Turkey :

Cress

• Cress,mostly used in salads,has a few endemic types and is a very useful plant consisting of minerals and some effective plant essences and vitamin c.

Asparagus

• Asparagus which is an important nutrient is known to be endemic in our 3 provinces. Asparagus is rich in vitamin A,K,B(folate)and C. Asparagus is used in soup as well as meat dishes.

Beet

• There are two kinds of beet which are endemic in our country. It gives an appetite ,facilitates digestion. Sugar beet is used in sugar and sugar beet molasses production. Some dishes,salads and pickles are made with red beet.

Thyme

• Our country is very rich in terms of endemic species of thyme.Thyme is available as powdered,fat and tea. It strengthens the body.

Smartweed

• In the spring, frequently encountered in nature,benefits of smartweed are a lot. It is remedy for many diseases from diabetes to kidney stones. It can be consumed both raw and in dishes or teas.

Enugreek

• Benefits and Effects of fenugreek : Soften the breast, expectorant and stops coughing Gives strength and comfort to the body.It can be used as powder by drying the seeds or as flakes. In addition its oil is extracted.Fenugreek is a spice commonly used in meat dishes,soups and sauces.

Radish

• This plant is eaten raw fresh or cooked.It is very useful for liver. Radish roots and leaves are used mostly in salads.

Locust

• The most important feature of the locust is being highly effective for shortness of breath.It is consumed raw or molasses are made from it.

Hawthorn

• It strengtens heart and also protactive against hardening of the arteries. Eaten as a fruit and drunk as a juice.

Hackberry

• It stops sweating of feet,treats wounds,helps the loss of renal sands,relieves stomach pains,stops coughing.

Rosehip

• Mostly used as rosehip tea. From rosehips,jam,fruit juice,baby food and oil are obtained. Increases the body resistance. It gives strength to body and eyes.

Mallow

• Fresh plants are consumed as a vegetable.Hibiskus tea is made from dry leaves and flowers or for external use it turns in to mush. It softens breast and stops coughing. Antipyretic. It is good for colds and bronchitis

Sorrel

• Tea is made from sorrel reduces fever.Sorrel also stops gums receding and bleeding.

• Now let us go to other vegetables photos…..

Lemon

Orange

Grapefruit

Pear

Quince

Tomato

Kiwi

Banana & Pineapple

Green Apple

Apple

Green Bean

Pumpkin

Eggplant

Cauliflower

Broccoli

Green Pepper

Red Pepper

Cabbage

Onion

Potato

Garlic

Radish

Purslane

Celery

Mushroom

Carrot

Strawberry

Almond

Melon

Mango

Plum

Watermelon

Chickpea

Bean

Black-eyed Bean

Dry Pepper

Dry Okra

Dill

Dried Fig

Roasted Chickpea

Walnut

Shelled Peanut

Salted Peanut

Raisin

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