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Amazing benefits of Pasalai Keerai/Palak /Spinach

October 18th, 2014 Kavithaa Mohan

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Iron is an essential content  that helps the body to protect against Anemia, raising body metabolism that leads to weight loss.

Pregnant woman is advised to take palak by the doctors for baby’s health and breast feeding. The folate in pasalai keerai enhances the healthy growth of nervous system, lungs growth in the fetus.

To protect the bones from osteoporosis, doctors recommend to take palak at least one a week. The minerals like magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese and phosphorus creates strong bones and vitamin K helps to retain calcium in bone matrix and helps in bone mineralization.

Indian spinach is good for diabetes. It acts as a agent to destroy the unwanted toxic substances in the stomach and it helps to reduce the blood sugar levels by excess urination. The magnesium is the needed mineral to maintain the blood sugar level from too much fluctuation. The best medicine for constipation.

The cancer preventing components like fiber, chlorophylin, tocopherol, folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C  are present in pasalai helps to lower the cancer risk by 34 percent. In particular, stomach cancer, skin cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

The most dangerous diseases like atherosclerosis, stroke, heart attack, coronary heart diseases, hyperlipidemia and hypertension are controlled by C0-Q10 components. These components are present in pasalai. It helps to reduce the cholesterol and fat deposits in the valves that pumps the blood all over the body.

Vitamin A is Android essential component needed to protect the eyes and skin. The rich content of vitamin A prevents a person from night blindness, eye ulcers, itching in eyes. To protect the eyes from UV rays, beta carotene, xanthenes, zeazanthin and lutein acts as anti oxidants. These components are hidden in spinach.

To fight against the causes of gastric ulcer, the mucous membrane of stomach has given high strength by the spinach.

Folate and vitamin Body gives a cover to the skin to protect against UV radiations, rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, inflammatory ailments and Alzheimer disease.

Pasalai keerai is good for oral health. It cures dental problems like pyorrhea by chewing raw spinach.

INDIVIDUAL CARE

Doctors advice is needed before taking spinach because it is not advised for people who are suffering from liver disease and some types of diseases.

 

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Amazing Benefits of Cashew nuts

October 14th, 2014 Kavithaa Mohan

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Cashews are ripe with proanthocyanidins, a class of flavanols that actually starve tumors and stop cancer cells from dividing. Studies have also shown that cashews can reduce your colon cancer risk.

Cashews are wonderfully cholesterol free and their high antioxidant content helps lower risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases.

The magnesium in cashews helps lower blood pressure, prevent heart attacks and diminish the frequency of migraine attacks

Their high copper content also endows the seed with the power to eliminate free radicals and they are also good sources of phytochemicals that protect us from heart disease and cancer.

Copper is the mineral which helps your hair get that color. So if you take cashews which are full of copper content, you can get that black hair that you always wished for.

Even though cashew nuts are considered as fats, it contains good cholesterol. So contrary to popular belief, those who eat cashews at least twice a week gain less weight when compared to those who eat less.
Daily intake of cashewnut can reduce the risk of developing gallstones up to 25%.

After menopause, these cashew nuts can give you relaxed and pleasant sleep during nights.

Cashew nuts have the ability to filter Sun’s UV rays and protect us from macular degeneration.

 

 

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Health benefits of grapes

October 12th, 2014 stayhealthy

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  • Home remedy for migraine is ripe grape juice
  • Grapes cure indigestion and irritation of the stomach
  • Grape can enhance brain health & prevent Alzheimer
  • Grapes have therapeutic value for asthma
  • A compound present in grapes helps lower the cholesterol level
  • Lower Blood Pressure
  • Anti-aging
  • Lowers the risk of heart disease
  • Grapes have anti-fungal agents that help protect cancer

A grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

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Amazing benefits of Dried Figs/Anjeer

October 12th, 2014 Kavithaa Mohan

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Dried Figs improve fertility and libido because they are loaded with minerals like zinc, manganese and magnesium which play an important role in boosting reproductive health.

Dried figs is rich in dietary fibre. 3 pieces of dried figs contain 5 grams of fibre, which accounts for about 20% of our daily requirement. It’s a natural laxative for preventing constipation and other digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)..

Dried figs are a rich source of iron. One dried fig can give you 2% of your daily iron requirement. Iron is an important mineral that carries hemoglobin throughout your body.

One dried fig gives you 3% calcium of your daily calcium requirement. Along with other calcium rich foods, they can help to improve bone density and strength.

Their high potassium content may counteract the urinary excretion of calcium caused by high salt diets. This in turn helps to keep calcium in bones and lessens the risk of osteoporosis.

Figs contain a type of antioxidant called phenols, which may lower your risk for heart disease and cancer by preventing cell damage by dangerous free radicals.

Dried figs are low in calories. One piece of dried fig gives you just 47 calories. And, you obtain only 0.2 grams of total fat per dried fig. So, dried figs are an ideal snack for people who want to lose weight

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Benefits of Eating Walnuts

October 11th, 2014 Kavithaa Mohan

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Walnuts are called brain food and not without reason. Nearly 60% of our brain structure comprises of Omega 3 fatty acids which are found in walnuts that nourish dry skin and improves its texture. Walnuts are also instrumental in promoting cardiovascular health.

Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts which are full of good fats and nutrients. Mix a handful of walnuts with 3 tablespoons of yoghurt and blend it. Apply this scrub on your face daily for smooth and soft skin. Walnut, if used in the form of oil, contains linoleic acid, which prevents wrinkles and fine lines.

Eating 2.5 ounces(1 ounce-28.34 g)  of walnuts per day improves semen quality in healthy young men, researchers say. According to a study by UCLA researchers, eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35.

Eating about 28 walnut halves a day provides antioxidants and phytosterols that may help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Eating a handful of walnuts just thrice a week is the key to a longer life, a study has found. Scientists discovered that these edible seeds cut the risk of dying from cancer by 40 per cent and from cardiovascular disease by at least 55 per cent. In general, nut eaters in the research had a 39 per cent lesser risk of death and walnut eaters in particular a 45 per cent reduced threat.

The nuts can improve sleep, as they contain hormone melatonin, that induces sleep and helps regulate sleep. This makes walnuts a great evening or bedtime snack for improving your sleep.

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Benefits of Cucumber

September 19th, 2014 Kavithaa Mohan

Cucumber is a natural toner, has cooling properties and helps to improve a dull greasy complexion. It is used as an astringent to cleanse the skin. Grade or puree cucumber in a blender,sieve and extract the juice. Apply the juice all over your face and neck, leave it for 30 minutes and rinse well with cold water. It also helps in cleansing the pores.

If you are suffering from puffy eyes, place cucumber slice on closed eyes and relax for 15 minutes. It helps reduce water retention and puffiness of eyes.

Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.

Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. They are also rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels

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