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18 Jul 2016
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Ivy Gourd

Coccinia grandis, Ivy Gourd, Kundru: A Miraculous Vegetable

Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as baby watermelon, little gourd, gentleman's toes, tindora, or (misleadingly) gherkin is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits.

Nutritional Value:

Apart from their delightful taste Ivy gourd is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and mineral. Consuming 100 gram of ivy gourd supplies, 1.4mg of Iron, 0/08mg of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), 0.07 mg of Vitamin B1(Thiamine), 1.6g of Total dietary fiber and 40 mg of Calcium. Ivy Gourd will provide you with the best 10 health benefits that you can enjoy by including this vegetable in your daily diet.

  1. Protects the nervous system
  2. Promotes metabolism in the body
  3. Might prevent cancer
  4. Helps in normalizing blood sugar levels
  5. Prevents kidney stone
  6. Promotes heart health
  7. Strengthens bones
  8. Promotes better immunity
  9. Promotes digestive health
  10. Might help in treating depression

Apart from the above, ivy gourd can also be helpful in treating iron deficiency related anemia due to its iron content. It is also useful for weight management, as it provide nourishment and satiation without adding much to the total calorie intake. It has anti-histamine qualities which support the use of this vegetable as topical treatment to cure skin irritations and allergies. In ayurveda, ivy gourd is also used in preparing medications for anorexia and coughing.

18 Jul 2016
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Bottle Gourd

BOTTLE GOURD, LAUKI, WHITE-FLOWERED GOURD OR CALABASH GOURD

Bottle Gourd has many health benefits and also helps in weight loss. The excessive water content in the vegetable makes it a most preferred and widely used summer vegetable.

Here are five reasons to embrace Bottle Gourd or Lauki whole-heartedly in your daily diet:

1. Great for Weight Loss –
2. Helps Treat Urinary Disorders
3. Good for Your Heart
4. Beats Insomnia and Helps You Sleep Easy
5. Helps Stocking up Loss of Water Content in Your Body

18 Jul 2016
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Egg Plant

The Eggplant, also known as aubergine, garden egg, guinea squash, melongene and brinjal come in a variety of shapes and colors from small and oblong to long and skinny, from shades of purple to white and green. No matter the name, shape, or color, all eggplants contain many beneficial nutrients and phytochemical compounds that benefit human health.

Besides taste, it's also got a string of healthy properties that might be reason enough to get you to eat it.

1. Aubergines are rich in fiber and antioxidants which work together to keep cancer at bay.
2. Aubergines are great for weight-loss because they're low on calories. 100 grams of aubergine contains something as low as 25 calories.
3. Aubergines are good for your heart and could help prevent heart disease.
4. Aubergines help control blood pressure as they contains potassium which helps maintain an ideal electrolyte balance in the body.
5. Aubergines are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber which helps diabetics.

One cup of raw eggplant contains 20 calories, 0.8 grams of protein, 4.82 grams of carbohydrate, 0.15 grams of fat and 2.5 grams of dietary fiber. A one-cup serving meets 10% of daily fiber needs, 5% potassium, 3% vitamin C, 5% vitamin B-6, 1% iron and 2% magnesium.

18 Jul 2016
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Pointed Gourd

Pointed Gourd/ Parwal

Pointed gourd is rich in Vitamin A, B1, B6, C, antioxidants, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, dietary fibers and many other health nutrients. There are multiple benefits of Pointed gourd; some of them are listed below:- It is helpful to solve problems related to gastrointestinal disease. It aids in digestion by its light nature and liver detoxification. The seeds of pointed gourd treat blood sugar and cholesterol problems in a very eased way. It makes your salivary tubules active and aids in anorexia. It is good for skin and hairs too. It acts as a blood purifier and clarifies your skin texture.

Health Benefits of Pointed Gourd

  • Improve Digestion
  • Skin Benefits
  • Weight Loss
  • Blood Purifier
  • Lowers Cholesterol & Blood Sugar
17 Jul 2016
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Drumstick

MORINGA OLEIFERA, known popularly as DRUMSTICK TREE

Drumsticks are loaded with valuable minerals, healthy proteins and essential minerals making it a healthy food. Moringa oleifera, a tree that has all the vitamins and minerals, and all the amino acids needed for a healthy body.

Health Benefits of Drumstick:

Moringa tree has been referred to as the ‘Miracle tree’ for its versatility and experts all over the world believe Moringa to be an ideal plant to combat under-nutrition because of its nutritional benefits and availability. It has been estimated that fresh leaves of moringa plant contain -

  • 4 times the vitamin A of carrots
  • 7 times the vitamin C of oranges
  • 4 times the calcium of milk
  • 3 times the potassium of bananas
  • 2 times the protein of yogurt
  • It is also a rich source of iron having almost three-fourth of the amount present in spinach leaves.
17 Jul 2016
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Cilantro

CILANTRO  or CHINESE PARSLEY

All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene.

Some of the health benefits of coriander leaves:

1. Coriander lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the levels of good cholesterol (HDL).
2. A very good food for digestive system, coriander promotes liver functions and bowel movements.
3. Coriander is good for diabetes patients. It can stimulate the insulin secretion and lower the blood sugar levels.
4. Vitamin K in it is good for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
5. The fat soluble vitamin and antioxidant- Vitamin A, protects from lung and cavity cancers.
6. Coriander contains anti-inflammatory properties. This is why it is good against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
7. Coriander's anti-septic properties help to cure mouth ulcer.
8. Coriander is good for the eyes. Antioxidants in coriander prevent eye diseases. It's a good remedy in the treatment of conjunctivitis.
9. Coriander seeds are especially good for the menstrual flow.
10. It's a very good herb to promote the nervous system. It can stimulate the memory.
11. Coriander helps those suffering from anaemia. Coriander contains high amounts of iron, which is essential for curing anemia.

30 Jul 2015
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Bitter Melon

BITTER MELON, BITTER GOURD, BITTER SQUASH, BALSAM-PEAR OR KARELA

Bitter melon comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. The cultivar common to China is 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) long, oblong with bluntly tapering ends and pale green in color, with a gently undulating, warty surface. The bitter melon more typical ofIndia has a narrower shape with pointed ends, and a surface covered with jagged, triangular "teeth" and ridges. It is green to white in color. Between these two extremes are any number of intermediate forms. Some bear miniature fruit of only 6–10 cm (2.4–3.9 in) in length, which may be served individually as stuffed vegetables. These miniature fruit are popular in Bangladesh, India (common name 'Karela'), Pakistan, Nepal and other countries in South Asia.

Health benefit 1: Combats Diabetes
Health Benefit 2: Anti-cancer Properties
Health Benefit 3: Combats HIV Causing AIDs
Health Benefit 4: Antioxidant Properties
Health Benefit 6: Skin Health
Health Benefit 7: Digestive Health
Health Benefit 8: Weight Management
Health Benefit 9: Promotes Healing
Health Benefit 10: Prevents Constipation
Health Benefit 11: Treats Blood Disorders
Health Benefit 12: Energy Boost
Health Benefit 13:Eye Health
Health benefit 14: Relieves Gout
Health Benefit 15: Treats Piles

22 Jul 2015
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Amarnathus

AMARANTH GREENS / CHINESE SPINACH / CALLALOO

Resembling spinach in appearance, amaranth leaves come in a few varieties ranging from purple and red to green or gold in color.

Though younger amaranth greens can be eaten raw in salads, the mature plants that you're likely to find in Chinese and other ethnic markets need to be cooked—in stir-fries, soups, simmered dishes, and so forth. The thinner stalks of the plant may be eaten as well. Most similar in taste to spinach, amaranth greens have a deep flavor and a hearty yet tender texture that makes it ideal for use in stir-fries and sautés. The Red Amaranth leaves exude a blood-red juice when cooked that stains the garlic and collects in a pool of red. Other varieties, having leaves tinged with light green, are just as flavorful.

Both the seeds and leaves of amaranth have widespread health benefits:

22 Jul 2015
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Winged Beans

GOA BEAN, FOUR-ANGLED BEAN OR ASPARAGUS PEA

The winged bean is known as ”a supermarket on a stalk” because it combines the desirable characteristics of the green bean, garden pea, spinach, mushroom, soybean, bean sprout and potato. Save for the stalk, virtually the entire plant is fit for human consumption – from flowers and leaves to tuberous roots and seeds.

The winged bean tuber has a whopping 20 percent of protein! Additionally,   save for the stalk, virtually the entire plant is fit for human consumption – from flowers and leaves to tuberous roots and seeds. It is also an excellent soil nitrifying bean crop.

Winged bean nutrition facts

Wing beans offer an abundance of essential nutrients, including protein, complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, calcium, iron and fiber.

Health Benefits Of Winged Beans:

Low In Calorie

Rich In Vitamin C

Rich In Minerals And Vitamins

Rich Source Of Folate

High In Protein

Contains Healthy Fats

Rich In Calcium

Contains Wide Spectrum Of Sugars

22 Jul 2015
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Elephant Yam

The elephant yam can be described as an edible tuber, which is one of the most widely consumed food crops, mainly in the tropical regions. This tuber is called elephant yam because the plant that it is derived from is quite huge and resembles the foot of an elephant to a great extent. 

Yam - The Powerhouse of Nutrients

Yams contain high carbohydrate, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and dietary fibers. They are known to help the digestive system, being high in fiber, can be used for weight loss because of this, but have also other known benefits. They help reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol) and are thus good for heart health. They are effective against hypertension, apparently also have anti-ageing properties and help maintain the hormonal balance in women. Moreover, they are even credited with increasing the production of red blood cells.