TANGY TOMATOES

TOMATOES......
The tomato not only thrills the taste buds and brightens the dinner table, it also helps fight disease.They are the fourth most loved vegetables in the world.This ia mainly coz of the health awareness of the vegetable.

To begin with the health benefits services rendered by tomatoes they have rich content of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A and potassium along with substancial amount of iron.

-The red pigment contained in tomatoes is called lycopene. This compound appears to act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that can damage cells in the body. Only recently, studies have revealed that lycopene may have twice the punch of another well-known antioxidant betacarotene.
-Eating tomatoes in case of congestion of liver gives you fruitful results. Tomatoes also aids in dissolving of gallstones

-Nicotine acid present in tomatoes reduces the cholesterol level of body. This way tomato keeps the body away from heart ailments like hear attack, heart blockage etc.

-Tomatoes are very effective in purifying the blood.

-Regular intake of tomatoes also improves the texture of your skin and color. It provides natural redness to your cheeks. You can prepare various face-packs in your home using tomatoes as per your skin type that can rejuvenate and refresh your skin.

-Since ages, tomato is known to be a natural antiseptic. Intake as well as application of tomatoes works wonders for your body both internally as well as externally
As tomatoes are rich in all these above nutrients doctor recommends regular intake of tomatoes to people, suffering from high homocysteine level.

CARROTS

BENEFITS OF CARROTS

Since childhood we have heard our mothers sayinf that if you want good eye-sight eat carrots. Carrots of Asian origin are rich with beta-carotene or Vitamin A,which enhances eye-sight. Other than Vitamin A carros also have other medicinal properties which are not known to everybody.

-The beta-carotene in carrots is an anti-oxident.combating the free radicals that contribute to conditions like cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.
- Carrots prevent Cancer
- Carrots consumed daily reduces cholestrol and controls blood pressure.
- Carrot is good for blood sugar regulation because of the presence of carotenoids in carrot. Carotenoids inversely affect insulin resistance and thus lower blood sugar.

- Carrots have antiseptic qualities and therefore, can be used as laxative, vermicide and as remedy for liver conditions. Carrot oil is good for dry skin. It makes the skin softer, smoother and firmer. Carrot juice improves stomach and gastrointestinal health.

Nutritional values of Carrots :-

1. Calories - 27
2. Fat <1>
3. Saturated Fat - 0 g
4. Cholesterol - 0 mg
5. Carbohydrate - 6 g
6. Protein - 1 g
7. Dietary Fiber - 2 g
8. Sodium - 45 mg
9. Vitamin A - 13,418 IU
10. Vitamin B6 - <1>
11. Manganese - <1>
12. Potassium - 183 mg
13. Carotenoids - 10,138 micrograms

HEALTHY CABBAGE

CABBAGE


The most disliked vegetable by the kids,they can give you the weirdest excuses for not having their meals if you have cooked cabbage today.

History says that Greeks in ancient times used cabbage juice to treat soreness or infection in the eyes.Cabbage is full of nutritional values and has various medicinal properties too. Cabbage can be eaten raw in the form of Salad or can be cooked. Studies suggest that it should be brought to our table 2 to 3 times a week

#Presence of Vitamins in cabbage :-

Vitamin A - Good for your eyes and skin

Vitamin B - Sustains veracity of nerve endings as well as boosting of energy metabolism

Vitamin C - Helps in burning body fat...Are the weight lossers taking note of it

Vitamin D - Helps in maintaining skin vigor.

# Cabbage contains phytonutrients that helps the body in fighting against the free radicals responsible for damaging the cell membranes. At the same time, phytonutrients aids the production of enzymes that help in detoxification.

# Raw cabbage juice is well documented as being remarkably effective in treating peptic ulcers.

#Consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, is known to reduce the risk of a number of cancers, especially lung, colon, breast, ovarian and bladder cancer

#Cabbage has anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains lactic acid that acts to disinfect colon

#Drinking 25-50 ml of cabbage juice helps treat headache, asthma, bronchitis and digestion problems

ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CABBAGE :-

• Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter). Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, contain goitrin, thiocyanate, and isothiocyanate. These chemicals, known collectively as goitrogens, inhibit the formation of thyroid hormones and cause the thyroid to enlarge in an attempt to produce more. Goitrogens are not hazardous for healthy people who eat moderate amounts of cruciferous vegetables, but they may pose problems for people who have a thyroid condition or are taking thyroid medication.
• Intestinal gas. Bacteria that live naturally in the gut degrade the indigestible carbohydrates (food fiber) in cabbage, producing gas that some people find distressing.

Nutritional values :-

- Calories - 26
- Vitamins B - high
- Beta-carotene - 385mcg
- Calcium - 52 mg
- Folate - 75 mcg
- Potassium - 270 mg
- Vitamin C - 50 mg
- Vitamin E - 0.2 mg