Scientific Name:

EGGPLANT Solanum Melongena

Nutritional Benefits:
Eggplants are rich in fiber
and antioxidants. A serving of
eggplant can provide at least
5% of a person's daily
requirement of fiber, copper,
manganese, B-6, and
thiamine. It also contains
other vitamins and minerals.
In addition, eggplants are a
source of phenolic
compounds that act as
antioxidants.
 Scientific Name:
CUCUMBER Cucumis sativus

Nutritional Benefits:
All that water in cucumbers
can help keep you hydrated.
Plus, the fiber boost they give
you helps you stay regular and
avoid constipation.
The vitamin K helps blood clot
and keep your bones healthy.
Vitamin A has many jobs, like
helping with vision, the immune
system, and reproduction. It
also makes sure organs like
your heart, lungs,
and kidneys work the way they
should.
 Scientific Name:
GARLIC Solanum Melongena

Nutritional Benefits:
There are several studies
that show that garlic can
reduce a person's overall
cholesterol, most especially
the bad cholesterol, also
known as LDL. Another
notable benefit of Bawang is
that it can reduce the systolic
blood pressure and diastolic
blood pressure by a
considerable amount in
people with high blood
pressure.
 Scientific Name:
BOTTLE GOURD Lagenaria siceraria

Nutritional Benefits:
Bottle gourd is a good
source of vitamin C and
zinc that may offer several
skin benefits. Vitamin C is
an essential vitamin for
overall skin health. It may
protect the skin from the
damage caused by
ultraviolet radiation. It may
also help to prevent signs
of skin ageing, such as skin
sagging
 Scientific Name:
SILK SQUASH Luffa acutangula

Nutritional Benefits:
Grown throughout Asia,
silk squash is a dark green
squash with ridges that is
delicate, a mildly sweet
taste resembling zucchini,
and a soft texture of silk -
hence the name. It is an
excellent source of vitamin
A, and a good source of
fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C,
manganese, potassium,
copper, and magnesium.
 Scientific Name:
OREGANO Origanum Vulgare

Nutritional Benefits:
Oregano is considered a staple
herb in many cuisines around the
world. It has a strong flavor and
brings warmth to dishes, along with
a hint of subtle sweetness. It can be
found fresh, dried or as an oil, and
all are said to have significant health
benefits. Though typically used in
small amounts, oregano packs in
some important nutrients. Just one
teaspoon of dried oregano can fulfill
about 8% of your daily vitamin K
needs (1). From helping fight
bacteria to reducing inflammation,
studies have unearthed some of its
impressive potential benefits.
 Scientific Name:
LETTUCE Lactuca sativa

Nutritional Benefits:
Lettuce is a source of
vitamin K, which helps
strengthen bones. Consuming
adequate amounts of vitamin
K can also reduce your risk of
bone fracture.
Hydration

Improved Vision

Improved Sleep

Nutrition
 Scientific Name:
BITTER GOURD Momordica charantia

Nutritional Benefits:
Bitter gourd is a rich
source of vitamin C, which
helps fight many diseases,
and wound healing and is
crucial for development
and growth. Vitamin A and
beta-carotene present in
bitter gourd are beneficial
for our eyes' health and
improve vision. They are
also effective for dark
circles treatment.
 Scientific Name:
CORIANDER Coriandrum sativum

Nutritional Benefits:
Coriander leaves and
seeds are full of vitamin K,
which plays an important
role in helping your blood
clot. Vitamin K also helps
your bones repair
themselves, helping
prevent problems like
osteoporosis. Additionally,
evidence points to vitamin
K helping lower your risk of
heart disease
 Scientific Name:
BASIL Ocinum basilicum

Nutritional Benefits:
Basil contains many
vitamins and minerals, as well
as antioxidants such as lutein,
zeaxanthin, beta-carotene,
and beta-cryptoxanthin. Many
of basil’s health benefits come
from these antioxidants, as
well as its essential oils.
These compounds mostly
disappear during the drying
process, so opt for fresh basil
whenever possible to gain the
most benefits.
 Scientific Name:
TOMATO Solanum lycopersicum

Nutritional Benefits:
Tomatoes are low in
calories and provide
important nutrients like
vitamin C and potassium.
They're also rich in
antioxidants—one called
lycopene, responsible for
tomatoes' characteristic
color, is linked to several
benefits, such as a reduced
risk of heart disease and
certain cancers.
 Scientific Name:
TUBA-TUBA Jatropha curcas

Nutritional Benefits:
Tuba-tuba leaves are
very popular because of
its advantages to heal
dangerous illnesses,
including cancer. Tuba-
tuba leaves are indeed
useful for our health as
well as for curing
dangerous diseases.
 Scientific Name:
CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus

Nutritional Benefits:
citronella has been used for
a variety of purposes,
including:

 as an insect repellent.
 as an antifungal agent.
 to treat parasitic
infections.
 to promote wound
healing.
 to lift mood or fight
fatigue.
 in perfumes or as a flavor
 Scientific Name:
LEMON GRASS Cymbopogon

Nutritional Benefits:
Lemon grass contains
quercetin, a flavonoid
known for
having antioxidant and anti-
inflammatory benefits.
Quercetin reduces
inflammation, which inhibits
cancer cell growth and
prevents heart disease.
Lemongrass is used in
Africa as a treatment for
coronary heart disease.
 Scientific Name:
PANDAN Pandanus amaryllifolius

Nutritional Benefits:
Pandan is an excellent source of
vitamins and antioxidants known to
help boost the immune system and
prevent conditions like cancer,
heart disease, and diabetes.

Some of the vitamins and

antioxidants in pandan include:
 Beta-carotene.
 Vitamin C.
 Thiamin.
 Riboflavin.
 Niacin.
 Scientific Name:
PEANUT Arachis hypogaea

Nutritional Benefits:

Peanuts are
packed with
healthy fats and
high-quality
protein. They’re
also fairly high in
calories.