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CUCUMBER
CUCUMBER BENEFITS
Eat cucumber, and your body gets relieffrom heartburn.
Cucumbers contain multiple B vitamins,
including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and
vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to
help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer
some of the damaging effects of stress.
Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your
mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the
principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers
may also help to release excess heat in your
stomach, which is said to be a primary cause
of bad breath.
Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving
your mouth smelling good.
Apply cucumber on your skin,
and you get relief from sunburn.
Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping
the kidneys happy.Flushes out toxins.
Silica, the wonder mineral in cucumber makes your hair and
nails stronger and shinier.
A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom,
sweeping waste products out of your system.In addition to improving your memory and
protecting your nerve cells from age-related
decline,1 fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning
impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.
With regular use, cucumber isknown to dissolve kidney stones.Cucumbers contain polyphenols called
lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to
lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian,
and prostate cancers.Soothes muscle and joint pain. They also contain
phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which
also have anti-cancer properties.
Aids in weight loss.
Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its
Cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the
pancreas for producing insulin.
Crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy
low-fat yogurt dip.
Revives the eyes.
Placing chilled slices of cucumber on the eyes is a clichéd beauty
visual, but it really helps reduce under-eye
bags and puffiness.
Grade or puree cucumber
in a blender,sieve and extract the juice.
Apply the juice all over your face and neck,
leave it for 30 minutes and rinse well with
cold water. It also helps in cleansing the
pores.The regular intake of cucumber juice is very
useful both internally and externally.Cut down your risk of several
cancers by including cucumber in your diet.
Chewing cucumber gives the jaws a good workout, and the fiber in
it is great for digestion.
Several studies show its cancer-fighting
potential.
Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic
elements needed for healthy digestion:
water and fiber.
If you struggle with acid
reflux, you should know that drinking water
can help suppress acute symptoms of acid
reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH;
it's possible that water-rich cucumbers
may have a similar effect,
Cucumber in your diet- Beauty begins from
inside.
Applying cucumber juice helps to get rid
of dark circles around the eyes.All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber make
it a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.
Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients of blood
pressure, both high and low, often find that
eating cucumber brings relief.Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory
flavonol called fisetin that appears to play
an important role in brain health. Refreshes the mouth.
Cucumber is a natural toner, has cooling
properties and helps to improve a dull greasy
complexion. It is used as an astringent to
cleanse the skin.
ONION BENEFITS
ONION BENEFITS
The phytochemicals inonions improve the
working of Vitamin C in the body,thusgifting
you with improved immunity.
Onions contain a large amount of sulfur and
are especially good for the liver.
As a sulfur food, they mix best with proteins, as they stimulate the action of the amino acids to
the brain and nervous system.
Onion is also a powerful antiseptic which can shield your skin from acne-causing bacteria and other skin infections.
Onions contain chromium, which assists in
regulating blood sugar.
Eat Onions for Beautiful Skin.
For centuries, onions have been used to
reduce inflammation and heal infections.
The bad cholesterol that causes heart problems can be burnt or removed if onions are consumed daily.
It keeps you stay safe from the coronary diseases and also protects the good cholesterol.
Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping our heart healthy.
They also help in protecting against free radical damage which is responsible for
prematureaging.
A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in
preventing cancer.
Several servings of onion each week are sufficient to statistically lower your risk of some types of cancer.
Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.
A 100 gram serving provides 44 calories, mostly as complex carbohydrate, with 1.4 grams of fibre.
Onions increases insulin in the body and also treats diabetes by controlling the sugar
levels in the blood.
It is an immediate cure for fever, common cold, cough, sore throat, allergies
etc.
A mixture of onion juice and honey can cure these problems easily.
Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric
ulcers.
An onion a day can cure insomnia or sleeping disorders. This will surely give you
a good night sleep.
The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of onions help a great deal in skin conditions like acne.
Although the average Onion juice can cure burnt skin or an insect bite or a bee bite.
It may burn more but it can heal it very effectively.
Onion is likely to contain less than 100
milligrams of quercetin per 3-1/2 ounces,
some onions do provide this amount.
For decreased risk of oral and esophageal cancer, you'll need to consume one onion serving per day (approximately 1/2 cup).
Onions can improve digestive system.
If you have digestion problem, then onions can
cure it by increasing the release of digestion
juices.
It's also an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic,
antiviral, thought to have diverse anti-cancer powers. Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.
To enjoy onions is to slice them really thin, squeeze some lemon juice on top and add a little salt.
To help keep your blood free of clots, and make the most of the health benefits of onions, eat them both raw and cooked.
Sprinkling a fewfreshly washed cilantro leaves adds
fragrance and flavor to this simple, quick salad, without which no dinner of mine is complete.
Onions are a very good source of vitamin C,
B6, biotin, chromium, calcium and dietary
fibre. In addition, they contain good amounts
of folic acid and vitamin B1 and K.
Onions not only help in purifying blood but
also supply the body with flavonoids.
Flavonoids help Vitamin C in its important
functions.
You can protect yourself from Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis by consuming onions daily.
BRINJALS
BRINJALS BENEFITS
It is very nutritious.
The digestive system is kept healthy and safe
because of the good content of fibre in
brinjals. This prevents constipation as well.Eating soft eggplant after baking
it on fire and with raw sugar on empty
stomach in the morning cures the enlarged
spleen due to malaria.
Brinjals are good for your brain.
Eating brinjals can help keep prevent damage
to your brain as it contains phytonutrients
that can protect your cell membranes.
The risk of colon cancer is also eliminated.
The eggplants are a very rich source of fiber
and low soluble carbohydrates. Thus they are
highly beneficial for regulation of blood sugar
levels and also to control the absorption of
glucose.It is very effective too, when used
externally in a fat or oil-based preparation
to relieve haemorrhoid discomfort.It reduces swellings of legs.
its decoction is applied gradually over the
affected parts.
Taking soft and baked eggplant
with honey in the evening helps in having
a sound sleep.
You can use it to cure insomnia.
Brinjals prevent heart disease
Like most fruits and vegetables, brinjals too
are great for your heart. Along with many
nutrients, they contain bioflavonoids which
controls hypertension and releases stress.
It is an anti-diabetic and to keep a check on diabetes.
This makes them the best optionfor people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
This ensures that there is no retention of
fluids which prevents coronary heart diseases.Brinjal helps to keep your skin soft and smooth due to its high water content.
Fibre and antioxidants are just two of the
nutrients that make brinjal a food that can
keep cancer at bay.It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin D and protein and calcium.
The use of brinjal destroys the stones in its
initial stage. Eating eggplants roasted on fire
after putting some salt into it cures excessive
phlegm and wind humor of the body.
Fibre helps clear the toxins present in your digestive tract and has been found useful in the prevention of colon cancer.Brinjals are great for weight loss
Brinjals are great for weight loss as they are
low in calories with 100g of the vegetable
containing just 25 calories.
Eggplant contains phytonutrients which keep
the cell membranes protected from any kind
of damage and facilitates the message
transfer from one part to another, thus
preserving the memory function.
Crush the fruit and squeeze juice.Brinjals prevent cancer.
Apply juice on palm and sole. It will control
perspiration acting as sweat preventive.
A lot of people don’t like the taste, but if
you cook it well, it can be extremely
delicious too.Large content of water, minerals, vitamins and healthy fats in brinjals can keep your skin well hydrated.
The fruit of the plant is used as an
antidote in cases of mushroom poisoning.
Brinjals can keep your skin looking younger
If eggplant is taken in its mashed form or as soup with asafoetida and garlic, it cures flatulence.The photo-nutrients present in brinjal can protect your brain cell membranes from any kind of damage and aids to boost the
memory function.
HYDERABADI METHOD MIRCH KA SALUN
Ingredients
Jalapeno Pepper=6
Roasted Peanuts=1/4 cup
Dry shredded coconut=1/4 cup
Ginger- garlic paste - 2 tsp
Coriander powder= 1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds =1 tbsp
Cumin seeds = 1 tsp
Few Curry leaves
Onion =1 chopped
Green chillies = 6
Mustard seeds = 1 tsp
Tamarind Paste =3 tsp
Asafoetida = a pinch
Turmeric powder = 1/2 tsp
Oil=4 tbsp
Salt to taste
PROCEDURE:-
Slit chillies and remove the seeds.
Stuff chillies with masala ( approx.1 t.s in
each).
Heat 3 tbls oil in a pan ,stir fry chillies for
1 minute ,remove and keep aside
Now add cumin and mustard in this pan,
when start crackling ,add tamarind paste and
stir fry for few seconds .
Combine the remaining masala, fry for few
seconds and add 1 and 1/4 cup of water.
Add and let it boil for 2 minutes on low heat.
Now add chillies, cover and cook for few minutes.
Salan is ready to serve
Serve with paratha.
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