Monday, 20 February 2017

Brinjals or Baingan

health benefits of brinjals or baingan
brinjal has many health benefits which makes it something you should try & eat at least once every week.
brinjal, known as baingan in hindi, is known to be of vegetables. high on nutrients, this vegetable has many health benefits and hence, you should consume it at least once a week. although a lot of people don't like the taste, if you cook it well, it can be eztremely delicious.
here is why you should add this vegetable to your list of groceries the next time you shop for vegetables.
Prevent cancer
fiber & antioxidants are just two of the nutrients that make brinjal a food that can keep cancer at bay. fiber hels clear the toxins prevent in your digestive tract & has been found useful in the prevention of colon cancer.additionally, the antioxidants help in fighting free radical damage to your cells which helps keep cancer at bay.
Great for weight loss
Bringals are great for weight loss as they are low in caleries with 100g of the vegetable containing just 25 caorie. it is also rich in fibre which helps in promotion the feeling of eating a small serving will make you feel full & prevent you from overeating.
Prevent heart disease
Like most fruits & vegetables, brinjals too are great for your heart. being rich i fiber, potassium, vitamin B-6 & pytonutrients like flavonoids, this vegetable lowers the risk of eart disease. eeps your arteries healthy & revents heart attack.
good for diabetics
As brinjals arelow in carbohydrates & high in fibe content, they are known to be good for people suffering from diabetes. this is because, the high fibre cause helps in controlling blood sugar levels in the body by controlling the absorption of glucose from food.
good for your brain
eating brinjals can prevent brain damageas it contains pytonutrienrs that can protect your cell memebranes. these pytonutrient are also known to boost memory function and aid in transferring message from one part of body to another.
Tips you should follow while incorporating brijal in your diet.
Instead of mental knife, use a stainless steel knife to cut the vegetable as it prevents the chemical reaction between pytochemicals present in brinjal and mental.
as you cut brinjal, put them in salt water or sprinkle salt over the pieces. this removes the compounds that render bitter taste to the vgetable. it also makes your dish more tasty & palatable.




 

Sunday, 19 February 2017

Drum stick Leaves





Drum stick leaves
Drum stick leaves are very small &green in colour. the leaves have many benefits.
Its commonly known as moringa olivera leaves have been researched recently for any medical purpose.
Nutritional values of drum stick leaves:
According to ancient ayurveda drum stick leaves will cure almost 300 types of diseases. it has approx.
90 nutrients & 46 antioxidants.
Drumstick leaves are high in nutrition & medicinal properties.
It also rich in vitamin- A, vitamin-C, essential amino acids and calcium.
Drumstick leaves fight with eye , bone, heart, nerves related problems.fresh leaves are 4 time greater then milk in its calcium value and 17 times when it is dried.
Due to this it makes bones and teeth very strong.its effective in developing body cells.
Its juice will help for pregnant ladies it will cure bloodlessness and calcium deficiency.
Benefit of drum stick leaves
Calcium                   435mg
phosphorus             70mg
iron                         7 mg
water content         76%
protein                    6.7%
fat                           1.6%
minerals                 2.2%
vitamin c                220mg    
vitamin b complex        
fiber                         1%
keep the healthy bone
drum stick leaves are rich in calcium minerals. this mineral is absolutely needed to keep the healthy bone. its helps in bone formation and strengthens the bones.
protect the healthy eyes
Its rich in vitamin A. it's 4 imes richer than carrot content . this great source of vitamin A will protect your eyes to stay healthy, keep them from any eyes diseases like cataracts or decrease in visual acuity.
boost your immune system
Drumstick leaves contain vitamin c seven times greater than orange fruit. this is the best vitamin source to boost your immune system and prevent you from several diseases like common cold, cough, fever, or any other infections.
prevent the growth of cancer cells
drumstick leaves act as an antioxidant which can fight against free radicals in the body. this can stop the growth of cancer cell and prevent the mutation of the normal cells.
Help to treat asthma
You can make the drumstick leaves as a soup to treat asthma. it come from the anti- inflammatory agent in drumstick leaves which can prevent the edema or inflammatory of airway in asthma.
     

Radish [mulo]



History of radish
Radish [from the latin word "radix"which means "root" is a vegetable plant with an edible root which we use raw in salads.
it is a biennial or annual plant whose root can be globular, tapering or cylindrical and which is crisp and sweet to some extent but it can be bitter if it is left on the ground for too long.today, after all, the cultivation, we have many variants of radishes. they can be classified into four main types, according to the time of harvest into summer, fall, winter, & spring radishes & colours, sizes.
Health benefits of Radish
The benefits of radishes in the treatment or prevention of certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below:
fever:-Radishes lower body temperature & relieve inflammation from fevers. A good method of intake is drinking radish juice mixed with black salt, & since they act as good disinfectants, radihes also fight infections that  can cause fever. 
Vitamin benefits:-The  vitamin A, C & K that are present in radishe help to present skin dosorders to a great extent. Theconsumption of radishes result in better cell production & cell repair. 
Weight loss:-The high water content of radish and the presence of non-digestble carbohydratesmake them befeficial. consumption of radish helps to avoid excess calories & fat accumulation in the body.
Cholestrol & heart diseases:-Radishes, like many other vegetables, reduce the absorption of choleterol by signaling the blood & heart help prevent any cardio.
Controls diabetes:-Radishes have longbeen known t have a low glycemic index, which means that eating it does not impact blood sugar level. it also help regulate the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream, meaning that diabetics don't have to worry as much about sudden spikes or drops when eating, or being away from food for a certain amount of time. 
Protects against cancer:-containing vitamin C,folic acid, & anthocyanin,radish juice helps to curb the growth of cancerous cells in fact radish juice is known to help in treating colon cancer, stomach cancer, kidney cancer & cancer in the intestines. 
Treat thyroid problem:-Radish juice also contains sulfur & raphanin, which in turn help to balance the thyroid hormones. at the same time, it help in boosting the rate of metabolism in a healthy way.
skin benefits of radish
skin diseases:-radishes contain vitamin C & antioxidants, which makes them quite effective in preventing skin diseases & inflammation. regular inclusion of radishes in your diet results in healthy & radiant skin.
freshness:-vitamin c, phosphorus, & zinc found in radishes, along with its water content, help keep your skin fresh for a longer during.
Clear skin:-The high fiber content found in radishes help you get ridof all harmful toxins present in turn, results in a clear skin.
Radish juice beauty recipes 
Drinking radish juice is known to have a multitude of health & beauty benefits. here are give some of the easiest beauty recipes involving the use of radish juice for healthy skin & hair:
  1. Radish juice treatmet for hair fall
  2. Radish juice face mask
  3. Radish juice-olive oil skin tonic
  4. Radish juice-oatmeal scrub
  5. Radish juice for freckles & blemishes


Saturday, 18 February 2017

Cassia Tora( talkulo)

                                       cassia tora [talkulo]
Talkulo [Cassia Tora] is a monsoon wild leafy vegetable abundantly grown on roadside during the mirg [the period before monsoon] arrives.
This vegetable is being consumed by all goans as it has healthy and medicinal properties. The edible part of this plant is the fresh tender shoots.
Its plucked the same way tea leaves are plucked. It is mostly found in India. Its flowering time is favorable after the monsoon rain.
It can grow in dry soil throughout tropical parts & high hills of elevation of up to 1800 meters as well as the plains.It mainly grows during the period of october to february.
Important
C.tora has many uses. The plant and seeds are edible. The edible part of the plant varies from 30 to 40 percent.
Young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable while the roasted seed are a good substitute for coffee.
Its leaves, seeds and root are used in folk medicine, Primarily in Asia. It is believed to possess a laxative effect as well as to beneficial for eyes.
Tora also helps by removing intensive heat from the liver & improving vision, Moisturizing intestine and easing the bowels. great help for losing weight as well.
The seeds & leaves are also used to treat skin disease & its seeds can be utilizedas a laxative.
medicinal value of cassia tora
Cassia tora or charota is popular due to its numerous medicial values. 
The seed of th plant is known to produce a gum called cassia gum which is trditionally used as a food additive & thickener.
Some of the important medicinal uses are:
  • Decoction of leaf is quite beneficial in treatment of stomach problems such as indigestin.
  • The paste of leaf & roots is helpful in the healing of several skin disorders like eczema & dermatomycosis.
  • Cassia tora is very useful in treating diseases like dandruff, constipation, cough, hepatitis and fever.
  • It help in maintaining the cholesterol level in the body.
  • It also acts a food purifier and is an excellent nerve tonic.




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