BEANS

• Contain folate and vitamins A and C.
• Mature(shelled) beans are high in protein and iron.
• Shelled beans can cause flatulence.
• Fava beans are toxic to some people.

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BLACK BERRIES

• Low in calories and high in fiber.
• A good source of vitamin C and biofavonoids; also contain folate, iron, and calcium.
• Caontain anthocyanins, biofalvonoids with numerous health benefits including lowering risk of cancer and heart disease. Also contain ellagic acid, which has anticancer properties.
• Contain salicylates, which can cause a reaction in asprin-sensitive people.

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ALCOHOL

• Moderate consumption cuts heart-attack risk by raising HDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clot formation.
• May protect the brain against age-related dementia.
• In small amounts, it can improve appetite and aid digestion.

Can provoke mood swings, aggression and hangovers. Can be addictive.

• Interacts with many medications.
• Over time, moderate to high intake increases the risk of cancers, as well as heart and liver disease.

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APPLES

• Low in calories and high in soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol
• Packed with numerous petrochemicals such as Quentin that may help prevent heart disease and cancer
• Apples enhance dental hygiene

• Relatively low in nutrients.
• Skin may contain pesticide residues.

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