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
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
Green Tomato Gazpacho (Hara Tamatar Rassa)
Health Benefits of Green Tomato
-Beta carotene for eye health
-Vitamin C for strong immune function
– Water for hydration
-Vitamin K for blood clotting
Cauliflower Fritters (Gobi Pakoras)
Health benefits of cauliflower
– prevents stroke with the compound Allicin
– aids in cleansing the liver and the blood
– helps prevent colon cancer and heal colitis in the colon tissues
Cauliflower Parathas (Phool Gobi Parathas)
Cauliflower health benefits
– detoxifies the body due to the presence of indole 3 carbonyl a phytonutrient
-Sulforaphane in it protects the retinal tissues from damage caused by oxidative stress
Cauliflower on bread rolls (Paav Bhaji)
Health Benefits od Cauliflower
– prevents chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes with phytochemical;s carotenoids , vitamin E & C
– prevents prostate and ovarian cancer with Glucosinolates that help by slowing the growth of mutated cancer cells
Broccoli n Lentils(Broccoli Paruppu Usili)
Broccoli Health benefits
– boosts immunity with antioxidants like Beta carotene, choline, copper and phosphorous
– improves bone and teeth health being rich in Calcium, Magnesium and zinc.
– maintains ocular health with carotenoids by protecting eye against
cataracts and macular D
Curry Leaf Powder
Curry leaves can grow
-to become your fence
-boost hair growth
-lower cholesterol
-offer gastro intestinal protection
-reduce oxidative stress
-control blood glucose levels
with anti hyperglycemic properties
-prevent cataracts and vision loss
-may fight cancer with phenols
Bitter Melon Sauté
Bitter melon is a staple among many cultures in Africa, Asia and Caribbean due to its anti inflammatory, anti fungal, anti allergenic, anti viral, anti parasitic and expectorant qualities.
