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,
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
Nine gems Korma (Navratan Korma)
Health benefits of cauliflower
– improves brain health since it contains choline and Phosphorous
-potassium & vitamin B6 play an important role in brain health maintenance & proper nerve communication
– controls diabetes with potassium that helps in regulating glucose metabolism
– vitamin B6 present in it is effective in enhancing the tolerance of glucose in patients with gestational diabetes
Riced Cauliflower Pizza (Phoolgobi Pizza)
Mark Twain said “cauliflower is a cabbage with a college education”.
Health benefits of cauliflower
– may help prevent cancer with its chemo preventive and anti-estrogen effects.
– may prevent stomach disorders by aiding digestion and elimination of toxins from the body
Cauliflower Pot Pie (Phool gobi Dum)
Cauliflower health benefits
– maintains electrolyte balance with potassium
-reduces hyper tension and oxidative stress with Glucoraphanin and Sulforaphane
– fiber and omega 3 fatty acids present in it can prevent hardening of the arteries
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
Cabbage Sauté (Cabbage Thoran)
Cabbage Health benefits
– acts as a vast dilator with potassium for maintaining normal blood pressure
-rich source of vitamin C than oranges thus aiding proper functioning of the nervous system and speeds up healing of wounds & damaged tissues
-improves bone health with minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium
– reduces free radicals to prevent premature aging and depression
– boosts the immune system
