Rhubarb

Rhubarb is one of the earliest growing vegetables out there, that is full of benefits for your body.

Rhubarb stem contains many vitamins and trace elements that are important for the human body, such as potassium and calcium, which strengthen bones, improve vision and stimulate the nervous system. vitamin C, which normalizes blood cholesterol and various acids (malic acid, oxalic acid, citric acid, etc.), which stimulates the metabolism. Rhubarb has immune-boosting and blood pressure stabilizing properties. 

100 g of rhubarb contains: 95% water, up to 1% sugar, 15mg vitamin C, 4% carbohydrates, 0.2% fat, 105mg calcium, 0.3mg iron, 351mg potassium, 3-5% oxalic acid and only 21 calories. Therefore, rhubarb is not only a valuable source of vitamins, but also and effective tool in the fight against excess weight.