Book Title: Vegetarianism Scientific And Spiritual Basis Author(s): Jashwant B Mehta Publisher: Jashwant B MehtaPage 13
________________ Cholesterol content of food Food Quantity (g) Cholesterol Content (mg) Meat & Its Products Yellow of eggs 100 g Chicken (broiler) 100 g Mutton (goat) (Medium fat/lean) 100 g Liver Kidney Brain Pork Oysters Shrimps Crab Pork ribs Lamb Animal fat Milk & Milk Products Whole milk Skimmed milk Cream Butter Cheese Plain ice cream 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 100 g 420 60 65 300 150 250 70 230-470 150 145 12 105 70 90 11 2.4 100 240 16 375 Some beneficial effects of fruits and vegetables. 1. Banana has high percentage of alkali salts (especially potassium which is good for health). Hence, it is especially valuable for production of quick energy. In India, it is the best value for money as a fruit. 2. Garlic is a classic example of a combination of food and folk medicines. It boosts immune response and increases resistance against various diseases. It also has antibacterial, antifungal and antithrombotic effects. 3. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C and also contains some amount of calcium, phosphorus, potassium and carotene. It also is found to be an antiseptic. It can be easily used as a low calorie salad dressing. Besides, lemon, all other citrus fruits viz. sweet-lime, orange and guava are also rich source of vitamin C. 4. Mushrooms are fungi rich in potassium, phosphorus, copper and iron. They are also a good source of vitamin B1 and B2. They are known to be beneficial in reducing blood fat levels, have antibiotic properties,Page Navigation
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