A Child Shall Lead Them
Train up a child in the way it should grow...
.....when it is old it shall not depart from it!
Kudos to the students and teachers of Patience Hill Government for leading the way
The undermentioned crops were grown using goat fertilizer. These are the fruits of the labour of children of the Patience Hill Government Primary School, Tobago
Children grew crops like the Cauliflour; lettuce, beet, cabbage, tomato, sweet potato, chive, ginger, Aloe.
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| cauliflower |
Cauliflower contains sulforaphane,
a sulfur compound that has also been shown to kill cancer stem cells,
thereby slowing tumor growth. Some researchers believe it eliminates
cancer stem cells and is key to controlling cancer.
Research has shown that combining cauliflower with curcumin (the active compound in the spice turmeric) may help prevent and treat prostate cancer.
The is therefore a link between cauliflower-containing diets and cancer prevention, particularly: bladder cancer, breast
cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.
cauliflower provides special nutrient support for
three body systems that are closely connected with cancer development and prevention:
the body's detox
system; its antioxidant system, and its
inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system.
Cauliflower is extremely
versatile. You can eat it raw, add it to salads, or use it in your
cooking. Cauliflower can even be seasoned and mashed for a healthier
version of "mashed potatoes.
Sulforaphane in cauliflower and other
cruciferous vegetables has been found to significantly improve blood
pressure and kidney function.
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| Beet |
By the 19th century, however, the
natural sweetness of beets came to be appreciated and beets began to be
used as a source of sugar
Beet is a unique source of betaine, a
nutrient that helps protects cells, proteins, and enzymes from
environmental stress. It's also known to help fight inflammation,
protect internal organs, improve vascular risk factors, enhance
performance, and likely help prevent numerous chronic diseases.
Drinking beet juice may help to lower
blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one
glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5
points.
The betalin pigments in beets support
your body's Phase 2 detoxification process, which is when broken down
toxins are bound to other molecules so they can be excreted from your
body. Traditionally, beets are valued for their support in
detoxification and helping to purify your blood and your live
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| Beet Greens |
Beet greens actually have even more iron than spinach (another leafy green in the same botanical family) as well as a higher nutritional value overall than the beetroot itself. Research shows beet greens may:
- Help ward off osteoporosis by boosting bone strength
- Fight Alzheimer's disease
- Strengthen your immune system by stimulating the production of antibodies and white blood cells
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| Cabbage |
This food is very low in Saturated
Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Calcium, Iron,
Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber,
Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate and Manganese.
Incorporating patchoi (bok choy) into your diet may be a smart move if you're trying to improve your cardiovascular health.
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| Patchoi |
Bok choy is one of the popular very low calorie
leafy vegetables. Nonetheless, it is a very rich source of many vital
phyto-nutrients, vitamins, minerals and health-benefiting anti-oxidants.
100 g of bok choy carries just 13 calories. It is
one of the recommended vegetables in the weight reduction programs falling
under "zero calorie or negative calorie" category of food items,
which when eaten would add no extra calories into the body but facilitate
calorie burn and thereby reduction of body weight.
As in other Brassica family vegetables, bok choy
too contains certain anti-oxidant plant chemicals such as thiocyanates,
indole-3-carbinol, lutein, zea-xanthin, sulforaphane and isothiocyanates.
Together with dietary fiber and vitamins, these compounds help protect against
breast, colon, and prostate cancers and help reduce LDL or "bad
cholesterol" levels in the blood.
What's
New and Beneficial About Tomatoes
Did
you know that tomatoes do not have to be a deep red color to be an outstanding
source of lycopene? Lycopene is a
carotenoid pigment that has long been associated with the deep red color of
many tomatoes. The lycopene from orange- and tangerine-colored tomatoes may
actually be better absorbed than the lycopene from red tomatoes. Tomatoes may
not have to be deep red in order for us to get great lycopene-related benefits.
Tomatoes
are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content. Researchers have recently found an important
connection between lycopene and bone health. A study was designed in which
tomato and other dietary sources of lycopene were removed
Intake
of tomatoes has long been linked to heart health. Fresh tomatoes and tomato
extracts have been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and
triglycerides. In addition, tomato extracts have been shown to help prevent
unwanted clumping together (aggregation) of platelet cells in the blood - a
factor that is especially important in lowering risk of heart problems like
atherosclerosis
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| Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a
popular medicinal plant that is used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food
industries. Its leaves are full of a
“gel” that contains numerous beneficial compounds.
Aloe vera contains
various powerful antioxidant compounds. Some of these compounds can help
inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Aloe vera contains
various powerful antioxidant compounds. Some of these compounds can help
inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
When used as a
mouth rinse, pure Aloe vera juice is just as effective at reducing dental
plaque buildup as regular mouthwash.
Early evidence
suggests that Aloe vera may have anti-aging effects on the skin, but more
research is needed.
Aloe vera has
sometimes been used as a traditional diabetes remedy. It is said to enhance insulin sensitivity and
help improve blood sugar management.
Ginger - Health Benefits
Aromatic, pungent
and spicy, ginger adds a special flavor and zest to stir fries and many fruit
and vegetable dishes. Fresh ginger root is available year round in the produce
section of your local market.
Historically,
ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of
gastrointestinal distress. Ginger
possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an
ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct
anti-inflammatory effects.
Ginger
reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness,
nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating.
Ginger's
anti-vomiting action has been shown to be very useful in reducing the nausea
and vomiting of pregnancy
Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients.
Nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. Soluble
fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The
other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy
decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colorectal cancer.
Nearly 10% of the recommended levels of vitamin B6 and folic acid are also
present in a half cup of cooked okra
The students of this school learn the importance of recycling products to add value to their school, their community and so improve their circumstance. Congratulations Patience Hill Government!!!! |
Question to readers
How can you improve your circumstance through recycling methods?
Congratulation Patience Hill Government Primary School. Looking good Keep up the good work. Please encourage the other primary school in Tobago to plant vegetables to stay healthy.
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