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Plant Name: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)Tomatoes, a botanically classified fruit, but considered as a vegetable by nutritionists and most of us. Yummy as it is or as an ingredient of a dish, they are a common item on our market shopping list.Tomatoes are mostly water, are a great source of carbs that are mainly simple sugars and insoluble fibers. It is the major dietary source of lycopene, the antioxidant that is linked to reduce the risk of some diseases like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Tomatoes are also a great source of Vitamin C that helps the immune system to fight illnesses....

Plant Name: Pechay Brassica rapa subsp. chinensisOther Names: bok choy, pak choi, Chinese white cabbagePechay, a common ingredient of soups, can also be enjoyed simply by stir-frying or as pechay guisado with some oyster sauce. This versatile vegetable is a good source of Potassium that aids in physical mobility, especially the optimal use of the muscles. Pechay also has traces of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and magnesium which all contribute to keeping the skeletal system functioning well. It is also rich in Vitamin C that boosts the immune system, the defense of the body against harmful viruses and...