12 Subzee Days of X’mas
SUBZEE…TS : Gooseberry Thought for the day
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Cauliflower Korma (Phool Gobi Korma)
Cauliflower a cruciferous vegetable
– lower cancer risk with Phytonutrients, Betacarotene, Cinnamic acid. Kempferol etc.
– prevents obesity with Indole
-Boosts immune system with antioxidants and Vitamin C
Subzee..ts Sweet Potato
Guess Me?Steamed or Baked I am deliciouscheck if my toes are dipped in sugarto make me taste so sweetI can enhance memory with Anthocyanins bring down stress levels… Read More »
Subzee..ts Potato
Guess Me !?!White, yellow, red or purple skinnedround or oval in shapeloved globally as chips or friescultivated by Incas firstSpread around the world by the Spanish, British &… Read More »
Subzee..ts Okra
GUESS ME?Like a pointed cone am Iwith ridges on my sidesmy seeds are so softlike notes on a pianoWho am I?????Health Benefitsrich source of mucilagehelp in smooth peristalsisgood… Read More »
Subzee..ts Bottle Gourd
Guess Me!?!Shaped like a bottle am ICan be used as an utensilPaint on me when I am dryCook me as a savory dish or dessertWho am I ?????Health… Read More »
Subzee..ts Bittermelon
Guess Me !?!Green with a knobby skinwhite or red seeds inside the fleshbitter am I to taste, though a melon/gourddisliked by many, but sweet for your healthWho am… Read More »
Ash Gourd Petha (in sugar syrup)
Health Benefits of Ashgourd
– recommended for weight loss
– improves digestion(95% water)
– Increases energy levels
– treats ulcers naturally
– improves lung health
– regulates excretory system
– provides a cooling effect
– contains anti coagulant properties
helps fight mental illness
– complements Keto diet being non starchy
– combats skin infections
– promotes hair growth and tackles dandruff
Minced Green Beans (Paruppu Usili)
Green beans Health benefits
– energy booster
– prevents anemia with iron
– great for skin hair & nails with silicon absorption
-abundant in vitamin K for bone health
– protects against free radicals damage
– has detox effects with its diuretic properties
– boosts heart health with calcium & heart protective flavonoids
– Good for eyesight being rich in carotenoids, effective in preventing macular degeneration
Moringa n Lentils (Moringa Eriseri)
Moringa Health Benefits
– acts as a blood purifier
– lowers blood sugar levels in diabetics
– helps build strong bones esp. children
-improves digestion by boosting the quality of gastric juice
– reduces risk of cancer and speeds up recovery of breast cancer patients
Baby Carrot Pickle (Gajar Aachar)
Carrot Health benefits
– improves digestive system with fiber that keeps full for a longer time and invigorating digestive juices
– decrease cholesterol levels by eating raw carrots
-brings down malignancies of breast, prostate, stomach and colon cancer
Green Banana Sauté (Vazhaikai Upperi)
Health Benefits of Green Banana
– fiber rich 100g has 2.6 g ;
– fiber helps with weight loss as it induces feeling of satiety & fullness
– resistant starch present in it does not get digested thus keeping cholesterol levels in check
– good for heart being rich in potassium(1cup cooked banana has 531mg) potassium that acts as a vasodilator and plays a role in kidney function
– excellent source of vitamins
– control diabetes with Vitamin B6 present in high levels, low sugar content & (GI 30) that gets digested, absorbed and metabolized slowly
