Health Benefits

Best Fruits and Vegetables for 13 Most Common Diseases 1.Obesity Radish , cabbage ,bottle gourd , green vegetables , lemon juice with salt added , vegetable clear soup ,  mango , jack fruit, banana , papaya , sapodilla , orange , sweet lime 2.Diabetes Everyday a green leafy vegetable soup ,  Chow chow  , cabbage , radish , drumstick ,small young brinjal , cauliflower , bitter gourd , banana stem,banana flower, Turnip , cluster beans , onions ,  Knolkhol , ridge gourd,coriander ,cucumber, Curry leaves , mint , ginger , shallot ,sweet lime, pineapple , guava , apple , pear,water melon 3.Peptic ulcer Black nightshade , cabbage , coconut , cucumber , carrot , lemon juice , cilantro , sapodilla , water melon , pomegranate , orange . 4.Menstrual disorders Banana flower , drumstick leaves , coriander , gooseberry , cucumber , tomatoes , carrots , cabbage , onions , grapes , pomegranate , water melon, orange , lemon . 5.Asth...

Sweet Potato is an excellent root vegetable fully packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C,beta-carotene and  Vitamin  E.It is also a good source of dietary fiber,potassium,manganese and  Vitamin B6. 1. Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin C Vitamin C,a powerful antioxidant helps to boost immunity , vital for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds,improves cardiovascular health, avoids degenerative diseases, keeps teeth and gums healthy. F lavonoids in Vitamin C protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. 2. Beta carotene rich in  Sweet Potatoes  are good for eye health ,improves vision,aids in preventing night blindness, dry eyes and also strengthens retina. 3 . Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin E         Vitamin E is very important for healthy skin,hair and eyes ,to boost the immunity function,   protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy. 4. Sweet Potatoes  rich in ...

Top 7 Nutrient Dense Foods / Top 7 Nutrient-Dense Greens/Leaf Vegetables ANDI score for leafy vegetables is high when compared to fruits and vegetables.It shows leafy vegetables contains more nutrients(vitamins and minerals)compared to fruits and vegetables. Nutrient density  is defined as a ratio of nutrient content to the total energy content.More about Nutrient density   Dr. Fuhrman  ranks the foods using ANDI scoring system.  ANDI stands for “ Aggregate Nutrient Density Index .” An ANDI score is showed in scales from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI is based on the formula (Health = Nutrients / Calories).It considers micro nutrients per calorie, vitamins, minerals, and  many known beneficial phytochemicals for calculation. According to    Dr. Fuhrman , the  top 7 most #nutrient-dense foods are leaf vegetables and their respective ANDI scores are , 1.Mustard Greens – 1000 Storehouse of  powerful antioxidants like vita...

Nutrient dense  foods are fully packed with nutrients(vitamins and minerals).They are usually low in calories but contains high amount of vitamins and minerals. In other words, Nutrient dense  foods  are rich in nutrients when compared to their calorie content. Nutrient dense  foods are healthy foods rich in nutrients compared to energy-dense foods and satisfies the  nutrient requirements of the human body. Nutrient dense  foods examples,fruits and vegetables,satisfies the nutrient needs of your body and makes you feel fuller for long time. Energy-dense foods are   low in fiber and are  high in sugar and fat content.Examples-  Products containing added  sugars , processed  cereals  are  Energy-dense foods.These foods  may not truly satisfy the appetite.  Reduce energy-dense foods and include more  nutrient-dense foods  in you diet for healthy living. Nutrient dense  foods helps to ...

"Eat spinach and get supercharged strength like Popeye". 10 Super Benefits of Spinach 1.Spinach is a very good source of Vitamin A. Helps to maintain healthy hair, skin and mucous membranes, assists protein synthesis, prevents and fights viral and respiratory infections,essential for eye health,assists in growth and bone formation and also helps to prevent night blindness. 2.Spinach is a  nutrient-dense food with lot of vitamins and  minerals.It  is low in Saturated Fat and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. 3.Spinach is GOOD for Eye Health .It is rich in Antioxidants like Lutein & Zeaxanthin,Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which are very good for eyes Health.Protects the eyes from various eye diseases and also from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration....

Capsicum is popularly available  in red,green and yellow color.It is also known as bell Pepper.It is the best vegetable for weight reduction. Health Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Pepper 1.Capsicum speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn calories.It lowers the fat stored in blood corpuscles, called triglycerides and helps in weight reduction. 2.Capsicum has blood clotting properties.Vitamin C is found to play a major role in dissolving blood clots. 3.Capsicum is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C . These vitamins are powerful antioxidants.They helps in fighting against the free radicals in the body which may cause damage to nerves and blood vessels.And it also helps in treating cardiac diseases,chronic rhinitis,osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma and cataract.  4.Capsicum contains compounds known as capsaicins which is beneficial for treating pain-related diseases.It blocks the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and prevents the sensati...

Beans an excellant source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Manganese. It is a healthy vegetable for everyone and its regular consumption protects the body from various diseases.  Beans are good source of dietary fiber.Helps to promote a healthy digestive tract,keeps heart healthy by lowering the blood cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of some types of cancer .It acts as a bulk laxative and aids in preventing constipation and other bowel problems. Beans are protien rich vegetables with a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates.Helps to regulate blood sugar level makes beans good for diabetics. Beans being rich in complex carbohydrates provides energy to our muscles and brain .It fills our stomach easily and satify the appetite. Beans contain good amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.Responsible for bone health,body metabolism,control heart rate and blood pressure.It is also a good source of Thiam...

1.Potato is a starchy vegetable - low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium - with a good source of carbohydrates.It is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. 2.Potato helps to enjoy sound sleep.Eating small amount of baked potatoes daily helps to treat insomnia. 3.Potato contains  both soluble and insoluble fiber. It prevents constipation,ease digestion and reduces LDL cholesterol. 4.Potato is rich in vitamin C.   Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.It  helps to prevent  Scurvy,effective remedy for inflammation,reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer . Potato 5.Potato  is good for health  and it is fat free when it is  consumed by baking, steaming or boiling. 6.Potatoes contain high carbohydrates which are extremely filling.  Eating  potatoes  helps to calm a q...

Onions, a good source of folic acid,calcium,iron,Vitamin C,dietary fiber,Vitamin B6,rich in a number of flavonoids(antioxidants) and sulphuric compounds.Onions are low in sodium and contain no fat. Health Benefits of Onion 1.Onions are very effective in treating acne .onion juice mixed with honey or turmeric can be applied to acne. 2.Onion is used for treating digestion problems including loss of appetite, upset stomach, and gallbladder disorders; for treating heart and blood vessel problems including chest pain and high blood pressure; and for preventing “hardening of the arteries” . It is also used for treating sore mouth and throat, whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma, dehydration, intestinal gas,parasitic worms, and diabetes. Some people use it as a diuretic to increase urine output. Onion is applied directly to the skin for insect bites,wounds, light burns, boils, warts, and bruises. 3.Onions are very effective in treating diabetes...

Tomato is an attractive low calorie, fat-free non-starchy vegetable.It contains fiber, folate,potassium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus,copper, Vitamin A,C and E. 1.Tomatoes, naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories  confers protection against high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis,  strokes,  heart disease,cardiovascular disease,cognitive dysfunction and age-related macular degeneration. Tomatoes 2.Regular consumption of tomatoes improves health and helps in disease risk reduction. 3.The researchers found that tomatoes are the biggest source of dietary lycopene; a powerful antioxidant that, unlike nutrients in most fresh fruits and vegetables, has even greater bioavailability after cooking and processing. Tomatoes also contain other protective mechanisms, such as antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory functions.  4.Red riped tomatoes contain more lycopene  , an antioxidant which gives color ...

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