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The fruit’s deep golden colour indicates the presence of carotenoids, specifically beta-carotene, an important antioxidant that has been linkd with cancer prevention and is also thought to guard against cataracts.

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Ellagic acid is a compound that may reduce damage caused by carcinogens such as environmental toxins.  Its potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells is also being studied.

Potassium, and important mineral, helps to prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.  Your body needs it to maintain healthy nerves and muscles.

Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, is believed to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol and to protect the prostate against cancer.

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The Vegetable Caterpillar is the animal that grows into a tree. but in the course of its life, the caterpillar turns into a small tree after a fungus settles on its back.  The Vegetable Caterpillar can be found throughout New Zealand, being particularly plentiful in the Rotorua District throughout all type of forest.

Two buckets hanging on a well are relaxing on a sunny afternoon.  They are enjoying the first day of summer.  The spring rains are over.  The flowers are blooming.  The air smells sweet and fresh.  People are bussy carrying water, making tea, watering the flowers, washing clothes and hanging then outside to dry.

The two buckets begin to chat to each other.  One bucket says, “I feel so useless. Every time when stupid people fill me with water, they empty me immediately.  Then I’m left alone.  I’m so isolated that i have nothing to do but stare at the sky, and it looks so gray.  The flowers don’t even thank me for the water I hold.  When the people are drinking tea, they don’t even think of me”‘.

The other bucket replies,” I feel very appreciated.  People handle me with care, admiring my beautiful wood.  Everytime they empty me, they fill me up again immediately.  I’m never alone.  People flock to me  When they water their flowers, they keep coming back to me for more.  Without me, they have no way to get water for their tea.  I’m proud to be indispensable.

From The Short March to Wisdom, by Venerable Yung Dong & Marjorie Jacobs.

Apples are packed with beneficial subtances, such as vitamin C and phytochemicals found in plants. Many phytochemicals are thought to help protect against heart disease and certain cancers.

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Pectin, a soluble fibre, helps to liwer artery-damaging LDL cholesterol.

Glutathione, an antioxidant, is thought to battle cancer and improve the immune system’s ability to fight off infections.

Rutin, a phytochemical, teams up with vitamin C to maintain healthy blood vessels.

Quercetin, another phytochemical, may help impede the development of cancer. It may also help to reduce the risk of respiratory ailment and improve lung functions.

 From 51 Foods that fight disease, published and copyrighted by Reader’s Digest (Australia).

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