HOME REMEDY CAULIFLOWER

CAULIFLOWER:
                                                 
                                               

 It is a good source of minerals such as copper, calcium, manganeese, iron and potassium.  Manganeese is used in the body as a co factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.  Potassium is an important intracellular electrolyte helps counter the hypertension effects of sodium.

BUILDS IMMUNE SYSTEM:  Cauliflower contains antioxidants.  Antioxidants have many health benefits they act as an anti inflammatory agent and they helps to build immune system.


RICH IN CALCIUM :  Cauliflower is rich in calcium which has numerous benefits.  Calcium helps to make our bones and teeth strong.

REDUCES CANCER RISKS :

Caauliflower helps in reducing the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer etc.  Broccoli also belongs to same family which also has the same properties.


PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS :  Cauliflower helps us to lose weight.  It contains vitamin C and folates which burns fat in our body.  One cup of cauliflower contains about 30 calories.  It is one of the non starchy food items that can be eaten in plenty.

DEVELOPMENT OF FETUS :  Cauliflower helps women during pregnancy.  It is rich in folate and also vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin  B it helps in growth of cells.  It helps in the proper development of the fetus in the womb.

THE ROLE OF GREEN PEAS IN HOME REMEDY

GREEN PEAS                    


                                   

REDUCES BAD CHOLESTEROL:

The naicin in peas helps reduce the production of triglycerides and VLDL, which results in less bad cholesterol, increased HDL (good) cholesterol and lowered trigcerides.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT :

Peas are low in fat but high in everything else.  A cup of peas has less than 100 calories but lots of protein, fibre and micronutrients.

STOMACH CANCER PREVENTION :

Peas contain high amounts of health-protective polyphenol called coumestrol.  A study in Mexico City determined you only need 2 milligrams per day of this phytonutrient to help prevent stomach cancer.  A cup peas has at least 10.

HEALTHY BONES :

Just one cup of peas contains 44% of your Vitamin K, which helps to anchor calcium inside the bones.  Its B vitamins also help to prevent osteoporosis. 

The many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in peas support healthy blood vessels.  The formation of plaque along our blood vessel walls starts with chronic, excessive oxidative stress and inflammtion. 

The generous amounts of B1 and folate,B2, B3 and B6 reduce homocysteine levels, which are a risk factor for heart disease. 

HOME REMEDY BOTTLE GOURD

BOTTLE GOURD :
                                                         

                                                   

                                                       

Reduces stress It is quite easy to feel stressed in today’s times, and unhealthy eating can only worsen the situation. 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.

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. This makes it great for people whose jobs require them to travel in daylight. 

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. This burning sensation is caused due to high levels of acid in the urine, which can be countered by the alkaline nature of bottle gourd juice.

Great for 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. 

HOME REMEDY BEANS

                                               

                                                             

                                                  

BEANS :     High in complex carbohydrates, beans are digested more slowly than most carbohydrate foods, so they satisfy hunger longer.

High in protein, which supplies material for building and repairing body tissue--muscles, glands, bones, teeth, and skin

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High in dietary fiber, maintaining regularity and a healthy digestive system.

Can reduce the risk of certain cancers and help lower blood cholesterol.

High in folate & b-vitamins, which lower the risk of heart disease and cancer.

High in iron, an important mineral for building red blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.

Good source of calcium and phosphorus that are needed for building strong bones and teeth and for regulating body processes.

Good source of potassium, important for regulating the fluid balance of the body. Low in fat, especially saturated types

No cholesterol and low in sodium. 

  

 Protect your heart         

The soluble fibre found in beans may help to reduce LDL cholesterol levels.It has been shown to reduce inflammation and blood pressure also good for the heart.

Reduce cancer risk

Green beans contain an impressive list of antioxidant plant pigments, called flavonoids,       including kaempferol and 
quercetin. A study of cultured human breast and gut cancer cells         done atDeakin university in Australia showed a synergistic effect between the two       compounds in reducing the growth of these cancer cells.

Look after your joints

Add a cup (250 mL) of raw flat green or yellow beans to your favourite salad and you’ll get 
19 percent of your daily needs of vitamin K. Low levels are associated with a higher rate of osteoarthritis in hands and knees. This vitamin also plays a key role in the clotting of blood. Add beans in your diet regularly!