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10 Super Benefits of Spinach

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"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....

7 Iron Rich Natural Foods

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List of seven super natural foods to treat anemia: 1. Beetroot Kheer :             Peel the beetroot skin.Slice them into small pieces.Add a cup of coconut milk and cashews.Include jaggery for sweetness and grind. 2 .Plantain Flower Chutney:                  As usual clean the Plantain Flower and cut them into small pieces.Add Roasted gram,ginger,green chilly,salt and shredded coconut.Finally grind. 3. Soup with drumstick leaves:                        Add  Garlic,pepper,ginger,salt,cumin seeds with drumstick leaves.Boil it.Finally filter it. 4.Mint Juice:       Grind  Mint leaves,lemon juice,jaggery and water.Helps to be active,aids in treating urinary infections. 5.Fruit Salad:        Pineapple slices,Pomegranate,Guava slices mix and serve as salad. 6. Vegetable Salad:   ...

9 Amazing Facts about Potato

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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...

10 Health Benefits of Cauliflower

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1.Cauliflower is a fat free and sodium free cruciferous vegetable.Regular intake of cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of some type of cancers. 2.Cauliflower contains vitamins like  vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid), minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals.It is a good source of fiber, proteins, phosphorus,potassium and it contains a high content of Vitamin C. 3.Cauliflower contains potassium, a mineral essential for muscle and bone development. 4.Cauliflower contains compounds known as isothiocyanates which inhibit the growth of cancer cells. 5.Regular consumption of Cauliflower helps to protect our body from free radical damage as it contains powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C and carotenoids(beta-carotene). 6.Cauliflower reduces the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress which includes cardiovascular diseases and cancer.Oxidative stress is the overload of harmful molecule...