Saturday, September 28, 2019

Discover More Superfoods

Rich in nutritional value, superfoods are the easiest way to boost the health quotient of your daily meals. To discover more superfood ingredients, check out the rest of our superfood series:
Amla: This superfood can fix every part of your body! Don’t believe us? Read on to find out the health benefits of amla.

Ashwagandha:
Can’t get sleep? Check out the sleep-inducing and other health-promoting properties of the Ayurveda-approved Ashwagandha.

Basil or Tulsi: Apart from simply adding flavor to meals, basil brings with it several medicinal properties. Check out the number of health conditions for which basil can come to your rescue, you can read in my other posts. I make a tea with 15-20 tulsi leaves, 1" ginger finely chopped, 2 peppercorns crushed in 300-350 ml water, simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and drink to get relief from cold. The quantity is good for having thrice a day, each time warm and drink as hot as you can. With the left-over, you can use to make normal tea adding water as desired, it will be a flavourful tea.

Black Carrots: You’ve seen the red ones and you’ve seen the orange ones, but ever witnessed black carrots? Check out how they look and their many health benefits.

Brahmi: Are you afraid of the increasing rates of Alzheimer’s disease? Include this superfood in your diet to boost your brain health. 


Camu Camu: One of the richest sources of Vitamin C, this superfood comes all the way from the Amazon rainforest!


Chia Seeds
: This Mexican native is now being used in many Indian kitchens. Check out the various health benefits of chia seeds.

Chili: Do you love to eat spicy food? Well, good news! Check out how those spicy chilies boost your health.

Dandelion:
Not only do they brighten up your garden, but dandelions also boost your health. Confused about how you can include this flower in your diet? We have answers for you right here.

Hog Plum: Looking for a remedy to cure ulcers? Tired of getting diarrhea every time you eat out? Hog plum can come to your rescue! Check out the amazing health benefits of this not so popular superfood.

Kale: Coming across a lot of kale in salads, pizza toppings, and even chips? Check out why kale has suddenly topped the charts for being a healthy option.

Karela:/ bitter gourd- Reading this will prevent you from screwing up your face every time someone mentions karela. Drinking its water daily brings down your blood sugar levels.

Kokum: Along with being a refreshing summer drink, kokum also helps you shed extra kilos. Find out more about the sour and fruity kokum.m.

Makhana or Lotus Seeds/ Fox nuts: It is rapidly becoming the choice of snack for weight watchers. Check out the nutrient profile of this incredible superfood.

Moringa or Drumstick: Looking to boost your iron and calcium levels? Don’t restrict yourself to just meat and milk. Know more about moringa and how this superfood can be made a part of your diet.

Mushrooms: These fungi are loaded with nutrients. Click here to know why you should be consuming them more often.

Muskmelon: The juicy and aromatic muskmelon has several health-boosting properties. Find out more about this nutritious fruit.

Ragi / finger millet: This grain has made its way into the plates of many. From ragi dosa and idli to ragi porridge, it is being promoted in the diets of old and young. It is rich in calcium and iron. I use ragi flour to make cakes instead of all purpose flour or at times, mix both to make the cake more nutritious.


Sabja / Basil seeds:
Slurped a tall glass of falooda? If it had sabja seeds, you have no reason to feel guilty. Click here to know why!

Sacha Inchi: These nut-like seeds are rich in omega-3. Check out the other health benefits they have in store for you!

Sweet Potato:
A rich source of Vitamin A and fiber, sweet potato is a great alternative to the white potato. Take a look at all the reasons why you need to include it in your diet.

Tofu: Often known as the vegan cousin of paneer, tofu is derived from soybean and comes loaded with protein and minerals. Read more about the health benefits of tofu.

Turmeric: Think twice before you say no to “haldi wala doodh”/ golden milk. Find out why your grandma trusts turmeric for every infection.

Zucchini: Did you know that you can use your favourite zucchini not only in pasta and pizza but also in a cake, salads, with lentils in gravy.


One can make so many different healthy dishes using various veges,  fruits and lentils at our disposal.

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Thursday, June 05, 2014

Health benefits of drumstick leaves ( moringa/ murungai ellai)

Moringa leaves are a rich source of Vitamins A, B and C, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, protein and other micro-nutrients. Moringa has been used to treat headaches, dizziness, anemia, skin infections, sleep problems, constipation and joint pain.

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Thursday, November 01, 2012

MORINGA( DRUM-STICK) IS A MIRACLE TREE !


Moringa Oleifera is an amazing tree originating in India, but is 

grown in many places around the world. The Moringa tree is 

very generous plant, almost all its parts can be used as food or 

medicine. The roots are used to produce extract good for many 

medicinal uses. Among these uses is fighting 6 types of 

cancer. The leaves has high amounts of anti-inflammatory 

components and contains anti-toxin and anti-oxidant materials. 

In addition, the leaves are extremely rich with Vitamins, 

Minerals and Amino-Acids so crucial for our body. This makes 

Moringa leaves an ideal safe & natural treatment with wide 

medicinal uses such as cleansing the body from toxins, 

strengthening the immune system, support to lactating mothers, 

Gout and Arthritis supporting treatment and much more. 

Obviously Moringa leaves are perfect as natural nutrition 

supplement carrying most Vitamins, Minerals and Energy our 

body craves to.


The World Health Organization (WHO), The European Union 

(EU), UNICEF and many more organizations and NGOs, chose 

to plant and support planting of Moringa Oleifera in places such 

as Africa in order to fight malnutrition. No wonder people 

around the world also refer to the Moringa as The Miracle Tree.



This is the video link about this Miracle Tree, view it to 

understand it better.
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