ASAFOETIDA...THE FOOD OF GODS

FERULA ASAFOETIDA

A native of Iran and Afganisthan is also known as the devil's dung. It has been used in India in abundance for cooking food.Asafoetida is known for its medicinal properties from ages and has being in use as a medicine in India,China and Far East since a long time.

-Asafoetida is a good anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxidant agent which helps in relieving various stomach related disorders along with aiding in the whole process of digestion
-It can also help in preventing cancer and sexually transmitted diseases.
-Respiratory disorders :-
It is used in treatment of respiratory disorders like whooping cough,asthama,bronchitis.

-Hysteria :-
The herb is an excellent medicine of hysteria. Inhalation of this herb prevents hysterical attacks.
-Asafetida is primarily known for its effective effect in relieving stomach problems caused by gas and acidity. A pinch of asafetida in a glass of water helps in the effective relieving of the problem of bloating.

-It can also be used as an effective remedy for the treatment of internal worms, flatulence and digestive weakness.

-The herbal oil of asafetida plant can be used to treat the problem of high cholesterol in people
The various benefits and medicinal value of Asafoetida makes it an invaluable herb which can help in maintaining the overall health of the person.

HEALTHY NUTS

WALNUTS - THE HEALTHY NUTS

Walnuts a delicious way to add nutrition and flavor to your maels.This nut is available round the year. It is a huge store of Omega acids,very much essential for our body.

- Omega-3 fatty acids :-

Ample of scientific evidences are there to prove that omega-3s lower cholesterol, protect the heart, protect against some cancers and help ease symptoms of inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

Polyunsaturated fats, like you find in walnuts, are high in essential fatty acids. These are called essential because you must get them from your diet. As an added bonus, fat makes food taste good. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold water fish, such as salmon, as well as in plant foods including walnuts, leafy greens, soybeans and flaxseed.

- Ellagic and gallic acid :-

Supports the immune system and appears to have several anti-cancer properties. Monounsaturated fats - has favorable effects on high cholesterol levels and other cardiovascular risk factors.

-Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) :-

Lowers levels of C-reactive protein, increases levels of protective omega-3s.

- Manganese and Copper :-

Are two minerals that are essential cofactors in a number of enzymes important in antioxidant defense

- Increases the elasticity of arteries

-Provides antioxidant protection

-Helps prevent gallstones

-Eating Nuts Lowers Risk of Weight Gain :-
Although nuts are known to provide a variety of cardio-protective benefits, many avoid them for fear of weight gain. A prospective study published in the journal Obesity shows such fears are groundless. In fact, people who eat nuts at least twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who almost never eat nuts.