Fennel

• The levels of iron as well histidine (an amino acid) are useful in treating anaemia. Iron is the main constituent of haemoglobin and is crucial for the wellbeing of every cell in the body.
• The chewing of fennel after a meal is commonplace in India as it aids digestion. Fennel’s essential oils stimulate the secretion of gastric and digestive juices, enabling the stomach to properly absorb the nutrients in food.
• Fennel is a popular anti flatulent. It has been used successfully to cure the flatulence of people of many different ages

Figs

• Figs can have a mild laxative impact, so you need to be careful as to how many you eat
• Fig juice has a calming effect on the bronchial passages.
• Fresh figs are not a good source of Vitamin C. However, they are a better source of Vitamin B6 which plays a key part in reducing heart attacks.

French Beans

• French Beans are high in protein, calcium, fat, vitamins A, B, D as well as starch. These make for great skin, eyesight, teeth as well. They also boost your metabolism, help burn fat and enhance your immune system.
• They are full of iron, which helps the production of blood cells.
• Vitamin B in French beans helps the Qi (or life energy), as well as ensuring the effective working of the kidneys and spleen.
• They are also good for stimulating virility and sperm production.
• It is not advisable to eat raw French beans because they consist of red blood cell coagulant which causes food poisoning.