Month: January 2015

Carrot

Carrot is an extremely rich food source of beta-carotene. The name carotene, which is a form of pro-vitamin, has been derived from carrot. The carotene is converted into vitamin A by the liver and it is also stored in the organ. Carrot contains so much beta-carotene that liberal intake of this vegetable only, once a day will supply sufficient vitamin A for meeting the requirement of a day. If carrot is to be taken in cooked form, the cooking time should not exceed fifteen to twenty minutes. It can also be baked like potatoes. Butter or vegetable oil may be used for dressing.

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Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry is a super food source of antioxidant vitamin C. Repeated laboratory tests at Coonoor show that every 100 grams of this fresh fruit provides 470 to 680 mgs of vitamin C A versatile and powerful anti-oxidant, vitamin C seem to protect against asthma, bronchitis, cataract, heart arrhythmias, angina and cancer of all types. It has also stopped the growth of the AIDS virus in test tubes. Many experts believe that the ability of Vitamin C as an. antioxidant helps keep LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized, making it a strong deterrent to clogged arteries and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin C and Vitamin E work together to revitalize and replenish each other.

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Spinach

The spinach is a leafy vegetable, with broad green leaves. It ranks high among all green vegetables. The leaves are cooling and very nutritive. They contribute roughage, color and bland flavor to the diet.

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Onion

Onion is an exceptionally strong antioxidant food. It is one of civilization’s oldest medicines. It contains several anticancer compounds. This vegetable is the richest dietary source of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant. This substance is found only in shallots, yellow and red onions and not in white. Some onions are so full of quercetin that the compound accounts for up to 10 per cent of their dry weight, according to tests by Terrance Leighton, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of California at Berkeley.

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Viruses are particles too small to be seen with a light microscope. They are surrounded by a protein coat. They can reproduce themselves in living cells and cannot exist without ribosomes of the host cell, for they have none themselves. Viruses are responsible for smallpox, poliomyelitis, yellow fever and a number of lesser diseases like cold and influenza. The names given to viruses are in general descriptive, for example herpes viruses and poxviruses. They enter the body through air, water and food, scratches and wounds of the skin.

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Holy Basil

The holy basil is a well-known sacred plant of India. It is a much-branched, erect, stout and aromatic plant. Tradition speaks of this plant from as early as Vedic period. The leaves and seeds of the plant are medicinal.

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Garlic

Garlic is a potent antiviral food. It works against such viruses as influenza and common cold. It is presumably due to it’s ability to produce a warming and drying action generally, leading to stimulation of the blood flow and thereby producing additional energy. Such an increase in overall metabolism may well provide a general strengthening of the overall immune system.

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High blood pressure is regarded as the silent killer. It is a major maker of heart health. The highest pressure reached during each heartbeat is called systolic pressure and the lowest between two beats is known as diastolic pressure. The blood pressure level considered normal is 120/70, but may go up to 140/90 and still be normal. Within this range, the lower the reading, the better. Blood pressure between 140/90 and 160/ 95 is considered borderline area. From 160/96 to 180/114, it is classed as moderate hypertension, while 180/115 and upward is considered severe.

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Olive Oil

The use of olive oil has been found beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure. A study, by researchers at Stanford medical school, of 76 middle-aged men with high blood pressure a few years ago, concluded that the amount of monounsaturated fat in three tablespoons of olive oil a day could lower systolic pressure about nine points and diastolic pressure by six points. More remarkable, a University of Kentucky study found that a mere two-thirds of a tablespoon of olive oil daily reduced blood pressure by about five systolic points and four diastolic points in men.

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Cucumber

The cucumber is one of the oldest known vegetables. It is a very popular and widely-cultivated vegetable in India. It is a well-balanced food, which has a cooling and refreshing effect. This vegetable contains almost all the essential elements needed for the preservation of health.

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