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
Bell Peppers in Tamarind Sauce(Pulikaachal)
Bell pepper health benefits
– low in calories and packed with vitamins
– excellent source of vitamins A,C and potassium
– they contain a healthy dose of fiber, folate & iron
– for toddlers bellpeppers is good for brain development, eye sight, immune development, and a good source of B6; can reduce anemia,
Baby zucchini & baby corn w.Gravy (Chota zucchini & butta Rassa)
Baby Zucchini & Baby Corn Health Benefits
– Zucchini is easily digestible due to its water and fiber content
– Zucchini contains vitamins and minerals; vitamin C that helps the immune system
– Baby corn low in calories, rich in Fiber,nutrient dense ; stimulates digestion; supports weight loss
– Baby corn is promotes growth being rich in Thiamin and Niacin
Chayote Squash Kootu
Chayote Squash Health Benefits
– aids cholesterol control and weight reduction
– helps with cancer prevention with flavonoids which scavenge harmful free radicals
– Good source of Complex vitamins , minerals and Folate .
Cucumber Yogurt Salad (Kakadi Raitha)
Cucumber Health Benefits
– Helps you stay hydrated; 1 cup cucumber slices = 1 glass water
– Sunburn or windburn relief with cucumber peel
– Aids weight loss being low in calories 1cup=16 cal and water dense 95%
Pumpkin(Butternut Squash) w. Lentils (Mathan Eriseri)
Butternut squash health benefits
– low in calories 100g =45 cal; support weight management
– have more vitamin A than pumpkin which maintains the integrity of skin and mucosa, & essential for healthy eyesight
– rich in B complex group of vitamins like folates, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, thiamin and pantothenic acid
– has adequate levels of minerals like iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorous
-Squash seeds are excellent source of dietary fiber and rich in protein, minerals and dietary fiber.
– seeds are also excellent source of amino acid tryptophan which converts to health benefiting GABA neurochemical in the brain.
