5 Health Benefits of Bottle Gourd.

 

Bottle gourd, also called lauki or doodhi, is a vegetable that is probably better known in India for its delicious preparation called dudhi ka halwa.  

5 Health Benefits of Bottle Gourd:

1. Aids digestion: People suffering from constipation should eat bottle gourd as it is high in fibre and helps clear the food stuck in your colon.

2. Helps treat urinary disorders: Bottle gourd has a cooling effect on your body, and a glass of bottle gourd juice is a great diuretic that can be used to treat burning sensation while passing urine.

3. Weight loss: Bottle gourd is one of the best foods you can have if you want to lose weight as it is 96% water, and a 100g serving contains as little as 12 calories. The high fibre content will take care of your hunger, and keep you feeling full.

4. Reduces stress: Bottle gourd has a high water content has a cooling effect on your body which makes you feel better the very moment you take it. It also has diuretic, sedative and antibilious properties which makes your body feel better internally, and keeps stress at bay.

5. Refreshes you during summers: Just like cucumber, bottle gourd too has a high amount of water which keeps you hydrated during summers. Drinking a glass of its juice will ensure that you do not face loss of sodium, fatigue or extreme thirst while you are out in the sun.

Health Benefits of Pears Fruit.

Pears fruit provide a very good source of fiber and are also a good source of vitamin B2, C, E, copper, and potassium. They also contain a significant amount of pectin, which is a water soluble fiber. Pears are actually higher in pectin than apples.

Health Benefits of Green Moong Dal

Green moong dal is a moong bean. These legumes are very common in Indian cuisine both in the North and in the South.

Health benefits of whole green moong dal :

 

Cholesterol

Moong beans have zero cholesterol and are rich in soluble dietary fibre. Foods that are rich in soluble fibre are known to be helpful in lowering the “bad” LDL cholesterol.In order to reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol in the body it is advised to consume 10 to 25 g of soluble dietary fibre each day.

Diabetes

Moong beans are a diabetic friendly food as they have a low GI. Foods low in glycemic index help in maintaining ideal levels of blood sugar. 

Protein

Moong beans are a good source of protein for the vegetarians. Though meat still ranks the first in protein content but moong dal is also not far behind. A 100 g serving of moong dal can provide you with 24 g protein.

Help in weight loss

Green moong dal has complex carbs, protein and fibre in it. It is a good and filling option for those who want to shed kilos.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of my feel-good foods. This spice maybe the solution for Diabetes,Candida, Weight loss, Cancer, Alzheimer's, Toenail fungus, Parkinson's, Stomach flu and much more. The benefits of cinnamon are compelling.

Reasons to Love Cinnamon:

1. It reduces LDL cholesterol levels.  LDL is also known as the harmful cholesterol.  Reducing it may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease 

2.  It may reduce pain linked to arthritis.  Cinnamon has been shown in studies at the Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam Korean Hospital, to reduce cytokines linked to arthritic pain.

3.  It is a natural food preservative.

4. Numerous studies show that cinnamon regulates blood sugar, making it a great choice for diabetics and hypoglycemics alike.  That’s also great news for anyone who wants stable energy levels and moods.

5.  It contains fiber, calcium, iron, and manganese—albeit small amounts to the typical dose of ground cinnamon.

 

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large, flowering head is eaten as a vegetable.The word broccoli comes from the Italian plural of broccolo, which means "the flowering crest of a cabbage", and is the diminutive form of brocco, meaning "small nail" or "sprout".Broccoli is often boiled or steamed but may be eaten raw.Broccoli is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber.

1. Cholesterol reduction: Like many whole foods, broccoli is packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol out of your body.

2. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares these cancer fighting, immune boosting properties with other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

3. Powerful antioxidant: Of all the cruciferous vegetables, broccoli stands out as the most concentrated source of vitamin C, plus the flavonoids necessary for vitamin C to recycle effectively. Also concentrated in broccoli are the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, other powerful antioxidants.

4. Reducing allergic reaction and inflammation: Research has shown the ability of kaempferol to lessen the impact of allergy-related substances on our body. Broccoli even has significant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which are well know as an anti-inflammatory.

5. Diet aid: Broccoli is a good carb and is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating.

6. Bone health: Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis.

7. Heart health: The anti-inflammatory properties of sulforaphane, one of the isothiocyanates (ITCs) in broccoli, may be able to prevent (or even reverse) some of the damage to blood vessel linings that can be caused by inflammation due to chronic blood sugar problems.

Health Benefits of Pointed Gourd - M.M.Mithaiwala

Pointed Gourd (Parwal) has many health benefits which makes it nutritious. It is rich in Vitamin and calcium

Improves Digestion
Parwal is easy to digest, and the fiber rich green vegetable is good for treating gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

Lowers Cholesterol & Blood Sugar
The small round seeds of parwal benefits the health as it lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels naturally.

Weight Loss
This is another health benefit of having parwal. It is low in calories and keeps you fuller for a long time, thus aiding weight loss.

Blood Purifier
Pointed gourd is excellent for balancing Kapha. It helps purify blood tissue and this in turn makes it a good green vegetable for skin care as well.

Skin Benefits

Parwal is rich in vitamins like Vitamin A and C, and antioxidants which makes it good for the skin.

Eat Healthy, Be Nutrition Wealthy.

Onions - Health Benefits - M M Mithaiwala

Onion skins very thin

Mild winter coming in.

Onion skins very tough,

Coming winter very rough - old English rhyme ;)

Turns out that onions are nothing to cry over — these flavorful bulbs are packed with nutrients.

Here are the Health Benefits of Onions :)

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Stay Healthy Stay Blessed ! 

Surprising 5 Beauty Ingredients Hiding in Your Kitchen - M M Mithaiwala

5 Beauty Ingredients - M M Mithaiwala

As its rightly said the human body is the best work of art and fit, healthy body—that is the best fashion statement.

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A kitchen is a woman’s treasure, be it for cooking or for homemade beauty remedies.
 

You may be surprised to find that your kitchen is full of secret beauty ingredients that are simple to use and are even better than the cosmetic products you buy from the market. 

MM presents you the five surprising beauty ingredients that all women must know & add immediately to their beauty regime:-

1. The Flawless Glow- Milk

• Milk acts as an excellent cleanser. 
• Therefore, before washing your face you may swipe your face with a cotton-ball dipped in milk. 
• This will make your skin softer while making it fairer too.

2. Power of Red- Tomatoes

• It has skin-tightening properties and hence, reduces pores when its juice is applied onto the face.
• Tomato juice is also known to brighten-up your skin tone.
• You can also apply it through cotton balls to remove excess oil from your face.

3. Storehouse of Vitamin C- Oranges

• The vitamin-C contained in oranges,Using orange juice/peel reduces the occurrence of wrinkles, pigmentation and dark circles on your face.
• While, it also aids in lightening dark elbows and knees.

4. Brewing Beauty- Coffee

• Everyone’s favourite drink, coffee too is in no way less than the other beauty ingredients. 
• It has anti-aging properties that keep the early signs of ageing on your skin at bay.
• You can use readily available coffee beans in the market.
• They make a great scrub.

5. Creamy Delight- Curd

• Curd is a natural bleaching agent which deep-cleanses you skin, while enhancing its tone.
• It works great for oily skin too. Also, it can be mixed while preparing any face pack, scrub or hair-mask.

Stay Fit ! Stay Young ;)

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Nutritional Saffron - M M Mithaiwala

Saffron - M M Mithaiwala

  While saffron may be the world's most expensive spice, fortunately a little goes a long Way!

 

     Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus.There are three grades of saffron available in Indian market and they are known as Saffron Lachha, Saffron Mongra and Saffron Zarda.

     

Health benefits of Saffron

• Saffron contains many plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties.

• The flower stigma are composed of many essential volatile oils but the most important being safranal, which gives saffron its distinct hay-like flavour

• It helps in protecting the human body from oxidant-induced stress, cancers, infections and acts as immune modulators.

• The active components in saffron have many therapeutic applications in many traditional medicines as antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-oxidant, digestive, anti-convulsant.

• This novel spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium.

• Additionally, it is also rich in many vital vitamins, including vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-C that is essential for optimum health.

 

How to spot real saffron :-

• A spice like saffron has many fake versions so it is important to be a bit careful in order to not get duped. the highest quality of saffron is deep red with orange tips. It does not have any white or yellow spots.

• Another way to detect real saffron is to soak it in water. See how long it takes for the color to change and the sweet aroma to spread. Real saffron will at least take 15 minutes for these to happen while fake, colored ones will give out the color immediately without much aroma.

 

 STAY HEALTHY ! 

HAPPY MONSOON !!

 

 

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