Broccoli is notorious for being pushed off of kids plates, but it is one of the healthiest veggies on earth. Broccoli belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables which includes Kale, Cauliflower, brussel sprouts, bok choy, collard greens, turnips and rutabaga. SLOWS DOWN AGING Diets rich in Vitamin C, are known for their role in…
Month: November 2017
Amazing Health Benefits Of Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts belong to a group of cabbages grown for their edible buds. They look like miniature cabbages and are typically 2.5 to 4 cm in diameter. Brussel sprouts are cruciferous vegetables which provide a lot of nutrients with a few calories. Brussel sprouts are loaded with nutrients with VitaminA, C, K and alot of…
Surprising Health Facts About Cumin
Cumin bearing the scientific name Cuminum cyminum belongs to the family Apiaceae. The seed of cumin plant is used as a condiment or spice in various cuisines. Cumin bears lot of health related benefits. Few of them will genuinely surprise you. PROMOTES DIGESTION Cumin essential oils contains a powerful aromatic compound called Cuminaldehyde which stimulates taste buds…
Powerful Health Benefits Of Star Anise
Star anise is a spice that is obtained from an evergreen tree native southern China and Northeast Vietnam. Star anise has dark brown pods with eight segments each containing a pea sized seed. Star anise tastes like a standard anise seed, but slightly more bitter, which is some chef use it to give a licorice…
Impressive Health Facts About Nutmeg
Nutmeg although a spice and used sparingly host various nutritive benefits. Nutmeg is native to Indonesia but now a globally used spice. Myristica fragrans or nutmeg is an ever grown tree which is popular because it grows two spices. These trees bear nutmeg which is the seed of the tree, while mace, a less common…
Incredible Health Benefits of Amaranth Seeds
Amaranth seeds are pseudocereals. Pseudocereals are seeds which are eaten as grain. Amaranth seeds consumption although not common, hosts various health benefits. Some are mentioned below. LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE Amaranth has more magnesium than it true grain counterparts. 100g of amaranth seeds are loaded with 68% of daily magnesium value. Magnesium acts as a vasodilator…
Surprising Health Benefits Of Kale You Never Knew
Kale is one of the most nutritious and healthiest plant sources known to man. Kale is a vegetable related to the cabbage family named Brassica oleraceae. Some of the members of this family are cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, collard greens and brussel sprouts. Kale come in different kinds and textures with the leaves being…
Surprising Health Benefits Of Buckwheat
Buckwheat, despite its name, is not related to wheat and are gluten free. Buckwheat belong due to group of foods called Pseudocereals. Pseudocereals are actually seeds that are consumed as grains and do not grow on grasses. Common pseudocereals are quinoa and amaranth. Buckwheat have an impressive amount of nutrients and precede many other grains….
Remarkable Health Benefits Of Oranges
Orange is a fruit bearing the scientific name Citrus sinensis. It belongs to the family Rutaceae in the genus Citrus. It is also called sweet orange, to distinguish it from the bitter form, which is called Citrus aurantinum. Here are some health benefits of Oranges. FIGHT INFECTIONS Oranges are loaded with vitamin C with just…