Desi Super Foods You Should Eat Daily
Aim for all or one of these daily in your Indian meal palette:
Tamatar i.e. Tomatoes - These red juice fruits (yes, tomato belongs to the berry family) have the potential to reduce prostate cancer risk and also delay lung cancer in smokers. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now allow tomatoes and tomato-based products, like tomato sauce, to carry that health claim. The key ingredient in tomatoes is a powerful antioxidant called lycopene which is powerful antioxidant. More About Tomato
Harri Subzeeyan aka Spinach and other dark leafy green vegetables like methi, mustard - Research shows that eating dark leafy greens, like spinach, methi, mustard leaves, turnip leaves, and amaranth may help maintain good health by reducing one’s risk of heart disease and stroke, some cancers, and several other illnesses. Dark leafy greens are rich in beta-carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E, and K, which help protect against free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells). Regularly eating dark leafy greens may help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and promote normal eyesight.
Anar i.ePomegranate - This fruit from the heaven is high in flavonoids, antioxidants also found in red wine and cocoa. Recent studies show that pomegranate juice may help protect against heart disease.
Amrood aka Guava - A new study led by an Indian origin researcher has found that guavas are the `ultimate super food` with the highest concentration of antioxidants that protect against cell damage which age’s skin and can cause cancer. Guava is a rich source of antioxidants, a rich source of fiber. It`s a poor man`s fruit because they`re quite cheap. The latest quote is ‘a guava a day keeps a doctor away’.
Amla i.e Indian Gooseberry - Amla or the Indian-goose berry is the richest source of Vitamin C i.e. Ascorbic acid. Fresh intake of amla cures anaemia. Vitamin C is required for the absorption of Iron from the intestine. As Amla is richest source of Vitamin C it increases the absorption of Iron. Cures Cold & Cough. Vitamin C strengthen the immunity of the body .Thus prevents Cold & cough. Strengthen Gums, Teeth & Bones. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of Collagen. Cures Joint Pain. By helping in the formation of collagen fibers. More About Amla
Let these super foods transform you in to a super being.
Tina Khanna
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