MUSTARD.....

MUSTARD....
Mustard is one of the ancient spices used by almost every country in the world. Other than adding flavor to your food it is also known for its curative power.The unique healing properties of mustard seeds can partly be attributed to their home among the Brassica foods found in the cruciferous plant family.

Mustard has the following nutrients in it..the nutrients are arranged in ascending order of their % in the seed -
-Selenium,Tryptophan,Omega-3 fatty acids,phoporous,manganese,magnesium,dietry fibre,iron,calcium,protein,niacin,zinc and lastly calories.

-Selenium is a nutrient that has been shown to help reduce asthma, arthritis and certain cancers.

-Magnesium also reduces asthma and lowers blood pressure.

Some of the health benefits of mustard's are :-

-Increased rate of metabolism

-Speeds up digestion process by increasing saliva as much as eight times more than normal

-Inhibits cancer cell growth and possibly prevents other types of cancer as well.

-Treatment of skin diseases through the application of sulfur found in mustard.

The four powerful qualities in mustard is antibacterial, anti fungal, antiseptic and has anti-inflammatory properties.

So don't go by the size,just see the amount of benefits given to us by the tiny tot.

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

CARDAMOM THE QUEEN OF SPICES

CARDAMOM

When I hear the name Cardamom the first thing that comes to my mind is a hot cup a Tea with a aroma of cardamom....But other than just adding aroma to the food this "Queen of spices " is having a huge range of medicinal benefits... Found predominantly in Indian cuisine and used in Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient Greeks and Roman appreciated this spice as well. They thought it was an aphrodisiac and put the spice in their "love" potions.

It is found that the origin of Cardamom is in India and hence it dominates the spices used for cooking in India. These are the few medicinal properties of cardamom :-

- Detoxifies the body of caffeine

- Cleanses kidneys and bladder

- Stimulates digestive system and reduces gas

- Expectorant action

- Improves circulation to the lungs and thus considered good for asthma and bronchitis

- Antispasmodic

- Can counteract excess acidity in the stomach

- Stimulates appetite

- Remedy for tendency to infection

- Cures halitosis (bad breath)

Now you know that this cute little spice has so many good things to be neglected. Next time you drink tea, remember Cardamom!!

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