Many of us feel that the best way to enjoy the best meal, especially on Sundays, is to include non-vegetarian items.
However, it is an established fact that vegetarian food items are also rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Banana stems:
- Banana stems are rich in Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron and Vitamins B and C.
 - They facilitate dissolving any stone formation in the kidneys or urinary bladder.
 - Banana stems is also rich in water and fibre content, which remove by dissolving excessive fat and keep the body in trim condition.
 - Vitamin B in banana stems help in generation of haemoglobin and insulin
 - Potassium helps strengthen the tissue of the heart.
 - Vitamin A in banana stems is an excellent cure for skin complaints.
 - It is also an excellent cure for ear complaints, womb-related diseases, and the pain caused by poisonous foods.
 
Banana flower:
Rich in Calcium, Phosphorous, Protein, Fibre, Iron and Vitamin B and C. They help in curing constipation complaints
Raw Bananas:
- Rich in Iron, Folic acid, and Vitamins A, B and C.
 - Ideal to prevent anaemic complaints especially for children and women.
 
Beetroot:
- Rich in Zinc, Calcium, Sodium and Potassium.
 - An excellent cure for constipation complaints.
 - Good for physical growth
 - By taking a cup of beetroot juice every day, better protection for the body.
 
Potato:
- Rich in Carbohydrates, Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron, and Vitamins A, B and C.
 - Induces good appetite (hunger).
 
Bitter Gourd:
- Rich in Phosphorous, Calcium, and Vitamins A, B, and C.
 - Induces good appetite.
 - Controls diabetes
 - Bitter Gourd juice helps increase generation of digestive acids.
 - Star cure for pancreas cancer.
 - Including this in food given for children will help keep good eyesight as they grow.
 - Controls night-blindness
 
Brinjal or eggplant:
- Rich in Phosphorous, Folic acid and Vitamin B and C.
 - Plays an important part in checking the fat content in blood
 - 100gms of brinjal - 24 percent calories, 9 percent fibre
 
Okra or Lady�s finger:
- Rich in Folic acid, Phosphorous, Calcium, and Iron.
 - Helps in brain growth
 - It is easily ingested in the blood.
 - Controls constipation
 
Beans:
- Rich in Protein and Vitamins A, B, and C.
 - Good cure for constipation
 
Snake Gourd:
- Rich in Iron, Calcium, Protein and Vitamins A, B, and C, and Copper and Calcium.
 - Strengthens the bones
 
Broad beans:
- Rich in protein and fibre.
 - Helps body growth.
 - Cures constipation