Ridge Gourd Sauté/ Chutney
Ridge gourd is a bottle-shaped dark green vegetable with ridges on the outside and a spongy white pulp with soft seeds inside. Two varieties of smooth and ridged… Read More »
Mint Chutney/Julep (Pudina)
Mint Health Benefits
-prevents the release of histamines that cause allergies
-aids in breast feeding mint oil helps reduce nipple cracks and pain as per study published in International breastfeeding journal in 2007
-aids digestion:; great appetizer and palate cleanser
– Memory retention and cognitive function improved by chewing mint gum or mint leaves
– Oral care mint has germicidal properties and freshens breath quickly
– nausea relief mint oil is a quick and effective remedy for nausea
Cilantro Chutney
Cilantro Health Benefits
– Lowers anxiety and improves sleep
– Lowers blood sugar levels
– prevents against cardiovascular disease
– prevents neurological inflammation
– prevents urinary tract infection
– protects against colon cancer
– protects against cardio vascular disease
– protects against oxidative
stress
– rids the body of heavy metals
– settles digestive upset
– supports healthy menstural function
– soothes skin irritation
Tomato Chutney
1 medium raw tomato cal 22; carb 7; fiber 1.2
– Anti-oxidant protection
– Lycopene can reduce LDL cholesterol levels; oil or fat promotes lycopene absorption
– Rich in vitamin C & E; provides better skin protection against UV light
– Has significant amounts of potassium, iron and phosphorous
– Reduces levels of heart disease, stroke & cataract
– Suppresses tumor growth stimulation
– Cancer protection: focuses on preventing skin, testes, adrenal and prostate cancer
– counter the effect of smoking cigarettes with coumaric acid & chlorogenic acid that fight against nitrosamines
