what does spices do?

SPICES :

   Spices are functional foods, these are foods that have a beneficial effect on certain target functions in the body.

  Spices always have been used for centuries for cooking and medical requirements. 

  Spices improve the taste, smell a colour of the food and beverages.

  It also used for the duration of chronic illness to help human beings for the maintenance of their health and beauty.

 Spices like rosemary, cinnamon, and oregano, have an excellent percentage of antioxidants.

  Research has found that spices have reduced tremendous rates of many diseases like cancer and heart diseases.

Let have a look into it ! 

  1.Cinnamon :

   Cinnamon as a spice is sweet but low in calories and sugar-free.

  Cinnamon helps with irritation and keeps away free die-hard staffs that can harm individuals' cells, and it helps fight against bacteria. 

   Cinnamon helps to reduce diabetic disease and has the potential to become a healthy diet.

  2. Cardomom: 

 Cardamom as a spice helps ease an upset abdominal and helps human health fight against inflammation.

 Cardamom has high reserves of magnesium and zinc. 

3.Cumin:

  Cumin is another spice especially used for Indian cuisines.

  It is rich in iron (hence can be given for anemic).

  It help to lose weight and improve digestion and metabolism.

4. Garlic:

   Garlic is a plant which has a powerful mixture of allicin.

   Garlic help to lower heart disease and prevent cancer. 

5.Ginger: 

    Ginger is another spice which helps to solve upset stomach , cold and cough, sudden gastric issues in stomach.

6.Rose Mary:

 Rosemary is another herb that helps to protect against cell damage due to the mixture of antioxidants.

  According to research, the mixture of 1,8-cineole with rosemary will help to boost brains activity.

7. Turmeric :

  Turmeric is a yellow spice. Turmeric is a good source of antioxidants that simplify inflammation.

Alzheimer's disease can be cured by eating turmeric every day.

Key message to home: 

    Let us have what around us and help us! 

                     STAY HEALTHY 

   

Traditional food

It is about fermented rice water. 

         It is about the boiled rice which in kept for more than 8 hours and make them to drink in the early morning empty stomach.

        It has lot of benefits from children to old age people.

Preparation:

    -1 cup of Leftover rice

    -2 cups of water

    -½ tsp salt

    -1to2 cups thin buttermilk for topping

    -chopped onions/shallots

    

Instructions

        Soak the leftover rice in water overnight.

        Mash the rice, add buttermilk and salt mix well.

       Fermented rice water (Pazhayasoru) is ready to serve.

Notes

       8 hours soaking in water is mandatory otherwise the cooked rice will not get fermented.

      There is no proper proportion for the water we can add more water but make sure the rice should immerse into the rice.

     Add salt according to your tastebuds.

     Also topping and side dish totally depends on our wish.

Know their benefits 

          -vitamin C which can help keep your skin look healthy and glow. 

          -Good for diabetes.

          -Another thing many don't know is that it helps with weight loss. By increasing the metabolism it helps to shed those excess fats in our body.

          -Regular consumption of fermented rice helps to improve gut health. The good bacteria of the gut helps in proper digestion, absorption which gives a positive effect on the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract and also helps to improve immunity. 

           -Probiotics found in fermented rice help improve mental health.

          -Another interesting fact is it prevent cancer. Research has also shown the results ! 

Then why need to wait for it .. Consume it regularly..

                     STAY HEALTHY...

A lot of vegetables in a single dish ? how ?

Vegetable soup : 

       Vegetable soup is a common soup prepared using vegetables and leaf vegetables as primary ingredients.

Ingredients:

    3 tablespoons olive oil

    2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter

    2 leeks (white part only), quartered and sliced thinly

    3 carrots, peeled and diced small

    3 parsnips, peeled and diced small

    3 ribs celery, diced small

    2 small red potatoes, peeled and diced small

    Salt

    Black pepper

    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

    4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press

    1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and seeded, and finely diced

    6 cups vegetables broth 

    1 cup peas

    1 cup kale, chopped

    1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley

    Small squeeze of lemon

Preparation : 

        Begin by gathering and prepping all of your ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.

       Place a medium-large soup pot over medium-high heat, and add in the ghee or butter and the oil. 

       Once melted together, add in the leeks, carrots, parsnips, celery and diced potatoes, plus a pinch or two of salt and black pepper, and cook those together for about 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to become slightly translucent.

        Add the Italian seasoning and the dried parsley, along with the garlic, and stir those in to incorporate.

       Then, add the tomatoes followed by the vegetable stock, and bring to the boil.           Once boiling, reduce the heat so that the soup is gently simmering, cover, and allow to cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender yet have a slight bite still.

      Turn the heat off the soup, stir in the peas, kale and the small squeeze of lemon, and taste to see if any additional salt/pepper is needed before serving.

Benefits :

  Improves digestive health

          Vegetable soup is one of the healthy Nigerian foods that are good for the digestive system. They are rich in fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and supports good bowel movement.

 Boosts blood production

         Vegetable soup is recommended for patients who suffer from a shortage of blood. The leaves have often been used by traditional healers to increase blood production.

 Promotes healthy skin and hair

         For healthy skin and hair, vitamins A and C are required in the body system. Hence, consuming ugu regularly provides you with healthy hair and skin.

 Protects the liver 

        They contained powerful polyphenols which might protect the body from liver damage. Hence, eating vegetable soup might be good for the liver.

No.of servings :

         2 cups 

Key message to home

           Add this soup in your diet plan and have the health benefits.

            STAY HEALTHY

What ? So many benefits in this seasonal fruits !

What actually the seasonal fruit is ? 

          These are the fruits which are grown in specific time of season alone. for example .. watermelon in the summer ! 

 

What is the point to eat it ?

         Actual reason is our body is transitioned from one season to other season .. So our body should also need the nutrition depends on the season and the condition. 

Benefits of it !

    The real benefits are

           The body can be well functioned and meet the daily demands of the body. 

           There is no need to longer storage of foods which might reduce the quality in it..Usually, antioxidants like folate, Vitamin C, and carotenes rapidly decline when stored for a longer period of time. 

           The transportation of food doesn't happen and easily available everywhere near the home.

           The taste is pure and more nutritious.

What might happen even if we take other than seasonal fruits ?

          It may not grow in that season and have to make it hybrid through the process which make more unhealthy towards the body. 

          Our body have only adapted to seasonal fruits but the consumption of other fruits may have nutrition but less than seasonal fruits.

          Also, grocers buy out-of-season produce that has been preserved in wax, irradiated, and gassed to extend their shelf life.

Key message to home: 

           Foods are meant to support your body’s nutritional requirement and protect it from diseases.

          So,start having seasonal fruits because they have a lot more nutrition to offer to your body with cheapest price. 

                     STAY HEALTHY 

Introducing the new page of healthy life

This is the page which helps the people to get the knowledge of how everything which around is a medicine and helps to correct and balance our own body .

This mainly focus on Naturopathy for the well being.

The thing which we upload are evidence based things and no doubts in that !

What the golden water is ?

The golden water is Fenugreek water !

Let us have a look on it !

Fenugreek water :

      Fenugreek water helps to flush out the harmful toxins from your body and it helps in improving your bowel movement.

How long to drink ?

        Have it for continuing of 7 days and take a break for 3 days and start again.

Preparation : 

     Heat the fenugreek seeds on a pan.

     Grind the seeds into a fine powder.

     You can mix 1 teaspoon of this powder with warm water and drink it first thing in the morning.

     You can also use this powder in your curries and tea for an enhanced flavour and added health benefits.

Benefits : 

   1. Acts as antacid

            People who have the problem of acidity can try having soaked fenugreek seeds empty stomach in the morning.                    Have one teaspoon of soaked fenugreek seeds every day in the morning to relieve the problem of acidity. 

   2. Helps in controlling diabetes 

        Soaked fenugreek seeds work wonders in regulating blood sugar levels.            One can also have fenugreek water to control their blood sugar level. 

         You can also try having sprouted fenugreek seeds as they have 30 - 40 per cent more nutrients than just soaked fenugreek seeds. ( It is interesting right! Have a try and see the miracle )

​    3. Aids digestion

             Soaked fenugreek seeds help keep acidity away, which in turn also promotes good digestion.

     4. Lowers cholesterol

          People battling with high cholesterol should definitely try having soaked fenugreek seeds to solve the problem. Even soaked fenugreek seeds can help a great deal in lowering cholesterol.

       Wow ... Amazing benefits from this a single seed.. 

       Why don't you try now itself ! 

                  STAY HEALTHY !

A Nature’s miracle health drink

It's about Coconut water ... 

    It is the ever pure water fully loaded with nutrients. 

    Coconut water is a natural, nutritious, health, and therapeutic drink from coconut palm trees.

    Coconut water is a very refreshing drink to beat the torching tropical summer thirst. 

Nutritive value :

    Calories: 44

    Fat: 0g

    Sodium: 64mg

    Carbohydrates: 10.4g

    Fiber: 0g

    Sugars: 9.6g

    Protein: 0.5g

    Vitamin C: 24.3mg

    Potassium: 404mg

Let us see about it benefits :

     Control blood pressure,

     Improve cardioprotective activity,                 Provide anti-inflammatory effects,               Diarrhea therapy,

     Increase hemoglobin levels, (Given for Anemia )

     Anti-diabetic effects ( reduces blood sugar level ).

When and how many days to drink ? 

      It can be 3 times a week .. 

      It is preferable during day time as chillness is present so it leads to catch cold ..(better to avoid early morning and late evening ).

Key message to home ! 

      The best ever pure drink which is stored inside the coconut and avoid environment pollution .. so can be drink without hesitation !

                  STAY HEALTHY !