There are many different types of plant in the world.

I would like to tell you about certain plants leaves, fruits and vegetables that are great for helping to keep you healthy.

 

 

All fruits are very good for you here are some certain fruits that are very good for you

 

Blueberries - protect the body, fights cancer and protects the heart

 

Bananas - lots and lots of vitamins

 

Apples - help keep your skin healthy

 

Cranberries - fights bacteria

 

Grapefruit - lots of vitamin c great for the heart and your skin

 

Oranges- lots of vitamin c in the fruit and white peel

 

Kiwi - great for the stomach and heart, kiwis are half the size of an orange but has two times more vitamin c

 

Mango - lots of vitamins a, c and e, protects the heart and gives you more energy

 

Papaya - lots of vitamin c great for the whole body

 

Pineapple - lots of vitamin c and fibre, this helps your tummy muscles and sprains

 

Strawberries - even more vitamins than oranges, strawberries help whiten teeth

 

Tomatoes - high in vitamins c and e, helps the body work better

 

 

 

Beetroot - helps fight illness and cancer

 

Avocado - food for the brain

 

Broccoli – lots of vitamins a and c which help fight cancer

 

Cabbage - lots of vitamin c and great for the skin

 

Carrots - raw carrots give you better eye sight  

 

Garlic - helps get rid of warts and great for the body

 

Peas - lots of vitamins a and c great for energy

 

Peppers - lots of vitamin c, the deeper colour a pepper has the more vitamins it has

 

Spinach - lots of vitamin a, great for eye sight and skin

 

Sweet Potatoes - lots of vitamin c and e, great for dry skin and helps the heart

 

Cress - help fight chest infections

 

 

 

Basil - helps tummy aches

 

Mint - helps fight headaches

 

Camomile - fights illness

 

Thyme - keeps the body healthy

 

Rosemary - brain food

 

 

 

Pumpkin seeds - lots of vitamin c helps fight bacteria

 

Sunflower seeds - lots of fibre, protein and vitamin e

 

Sesame seeds - lots of vitamins b1 and e, protects the body from illness

 

 

Aloe Vera - the gel from the leaves can be used to heal burns, scars and protect the skin. (See Aloe Vera the miracle plant for more information)

 

Witch Hazel - great for healing bruises, swelling and the skin

 

Barley - helps you recover from illness

 

Chocolate - a little bit of chocolate is good for the heart and help sore throats

 

Ginger - very good for travel sickness and colds

 

Honey - helps heal wounds and sore throats (See Queenie the Bee for more honey information)

 

Mushrooms - lots of vitamin b, great for the skin, heart and diabetes

 

Oats - wonderful for the body and skin

 

Olive Oil - great for the blood and heart

 

Peanuts - high in vitamin b and good for the skin