Broccoli is one of the most nutritional and tasty vegetable. Broccoli gets its name from the Italian word “broccolo”, which means “cabbage sprout”. Broccoli consists of sulforophane which is very effective in reducing the risk of cancer. It is a good source of beta-carotene. Broccoli contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc…
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Guarana
Guarana is the plant named after the Guarani tribe of Amazon. Its seeds are used to brew a drink. Guarana has a great significant in medicines. The plant bears a yellow-orange fruit that consist of three seeds each. These seeds are dry roasted on fire. The kernels are ground to a paste with cassava and…
Kale
Kale is considered as the “queen of greens”. It is one of the healthiest foods. It is also have much medicinal significance. Kale is more enrich in vital nutrients than spinach. The green leafy vegetable is high in fibre and potassium and it does reduce the risk of heart disease. The nutrients it contains support…
Matcha
Matcha is a shaded grown green tea powdered green tea. It is produced by covering the tea plant so that they can’t be exposed to direct sunlight. This increase the chlorophyll levels that turns the leaves darker in shades of green and also produce the amino acids especially theanine. Matcha green tea is a powerful…
Ginger
Ginger is the healthiest & widely used condiment in the world. The ginger is used in Chinese and Indian culture for more than 4700 years as a medicinal as well as dietary purpose. It is really very effective in improving digestion, reducing nausea and also helps in fighting the flu and common cold. The unique…
Honey
Honey has been used by human from more than 2500 years. It has been used for its highly medicinal quality. It is also used for healing wounds. It can help with everything from low energy to sleep problems to seasonal allergies. The miraculous Manuka honey of New Zealand is one of the most popular forms…
Blueberries
If you are a calories conscious person then blueberry is the best fruit choice for you. It is sweet, nutritious low calories fruit. Blueberries give you a long life health benefits as it consist of a very vital component named proanthocyanidin. Only one cup of blueberries consists of resveratrol, gallic acid, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin K,…
Curcuma
Curcuma also known as turmeric consists of various nutrients. It is also used for medicinal purpose for than 4000 years. Its strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics are its most obvious medicinal properties. Improve Digestive Problems Curcuma consists of antioxidant agents which stimulates the bile production in gall bladder. It also heals a number of digestive…
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