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Spinach Lentil Soup (Keerai Molagootal/ Dal Palak)
Vitamins in Spinach
Iron: Spinach contains iron which helps regulate red blood cell production and prevents anemia and hair loss
Kaempferol: Spinach is high in antioxidant Kaempferol which lowers the risk of developing cancer and chronic disease.
Magnesium: Magnesium aids in protein synthesis, and regulates neural activity, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and maintains nerve function.
Nitrates: Spinach promotes good heart health with its high nitrate content.
Potassium: 558 mg potassium / 100 g spinach compared to banana 358 mg 16% of RDA. Potassium helps preserve bone mineral density and retain muscle mass. It helps prevent the formation of kidney stones and control heart rate and blood pressure.
Proteins: 2.9 g protein per 100 g of spinach that is easily broken down by enzymes into amino acids which are vital for working out in the gym.
Vitamin K: 100 g contains 604% of RDA; vitamin K is vital for health since it strengthens bones and stimulates orthotropic activity. It also improves calcium absorption and may reduce calcium excretion in the urine.
Nutrition 100g raw spinach provides cal 23; carb 3.6g; fiber 2.2g.100g of spinach has more iron (3.57mg) than a hamburger patty (2.49mg)
Jicama Sauté (Thoran)
Jicama health benefits
– has anti cancer potential with dietary fiber esp. colon cancer
– aids weightless being low in calories
-boosts the immune system with vitamin C
-helps diabetics by increasing insulin sensitivity
– manages blood pressure with potassium
– improves brain function with B6 improving cognitive abilities
Pigeon peas Soup (Rasam)
Rasam Health benefits
– Tamarind in rasam prevents constipation
– black pepper in rasam facilitates digestion and helps in weightless by revving up metabolism
– powerhouse of nutrients ; an excellent recovery food for patients down with flu or other illness.
Portabella/Oyster Mushroom Sauté (Chatrak Subzee)
raw mushroom 1oog. cal 22; carb 3.26; fiber 1.0
– Aids in losing weight
– Boosts immune system
– Helps lower cancer risk
-Protects against Parkinson’s and damage to DNA
Stuffed Mushrooms(Bhara Chatrak)
Health Benefits of mushroom
-raw mushroom 100 g. cal 22; carb 3.26; fiber 1.0
– Aids in losing weight
– Boosts immune system
– Reduces blood pressure
– Strengthens bones and teeth
– Stimulates the absorption of iron
– Helps lower cholesterol levels
– Protects diabetics from infections
Mushroom Macaroni Soup (Chatrak Sev Shorba)
Health Benefits of Mushroom
– Protects diabetics from infections
– Prevents osteoporosis and joint pain
– Lowers risk of breast & prostate cancer
Stuffed Tomatoes (Bhara Tamatar)
Spice Power
– Cumin powder acts as an expectorant
-Curry powder stimulates the immune system
-Ginger powder helps with weightloss
-Garlic powder reduces cancer risk
– Cilantro leaves are rich in minerals and vitamins
-Parsley’s nutrients are effective in reducing oxidative stress and chronic disease in the body , strengthening the immune system and soothing arthritis pain
Tomato Korma (Tamatar Korma)
Tomatoes health benefits
– prevent urinary tract infections and gallstone formation
– reduce hyper tension with potassium
– help manage diabetes reducing oxidative stress
– help improve vision
Tomato Soup (Tamatar Shorba)
Tomatoes Health Benefits
– possess anti cancer potential with Lycopene
– counter the effect of smoking cigarettes with coumaric acid & chlorogenic acid that fight against nitrosamines
– anti oxidant agent highly effective in scavenging free radicals
– aids digestion with fiber
– rich source of vitamins and minerals
-improve vision with vitamin A
