Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Facts and Benefits of Ginger




Facts and benefits of Ginger:

Ginger is an important ingredient in preparing food items. It adds flavor to the recipe, and moreover, Ginger Tea is widely sipped beverage worldwide. Here are few facts and benefits of Ginger:

Facts about Ginger:

  • Ginger was first introduced in Europe (800AD) and it ranked second against pepper in terms of spice. 
  •  Ginger grows in parts of southern China, Japan, West Africa, and many other tropical countries including the Caribbean islands. Moreover, Jamaican ginger is considered to be the best of all. 
  • The root of ginger is not exactly a root, but a rhizome. 
  •  In English countries, candied ginger, ginger wine, ginger beer and ginger jam are being prepared and is being used as condiment. 
  •  Approx 2000 years ago, ginger was exported from India to the Roman empire where it was valued for its therapeutic as well as culinary properties.

Benefits of Ginger:
  • Eating raw ginger before the lunch is the best way to beat appetite and fire up digestive juices. 
  • Ginger carries anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing joint pain. You can even float ginger oil during bath for muscle relaxing. 
  • Ginger has been the oldest medicinal treatment to cure cold and flu. The ginger root acts as antihistamine and decongestant, two cold-easing effects that can help with symptoms. 
  • Ginger helps in easy circulation of blood because of chromium, magnesium and zinc available in it. 
  • Ginger helps in strengthening immune system of the body. Consuming a little bit ginger a day can helps in reducing potential risk of a stroke by inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries.

Facts and Benefits of Banana









Facts and Benefits of Banana

Bananas are known for increasing the weight and good for digestion. They are cheap and great source of nutrients like potassium. Below are some facts and benefits about banana.

Facts about Bananas:
  • There are thousands of varieties of wild banana, but 99% of all are sold in supermarkets are genetically identical members of the Cavendish variety.
  • Bananas should never be kept for long time and should be eaten once it is purchased because they don’t stay fresh for long time.
  • Raw bananas are being used for preparing special items in south India. 
  • Edible bananas evolved from a plant in the Indo-Malaysian region. Modern bananas are grown in tropical regions like South America, Central America and the Caribbean. 
  •  Americans love eating bananas more than apples and oranges.
Health Benefits of Bananas:  
  • Bananas are considered to be good remedy for stomach ulcers because they contain compound called as protease inhibitor which protects the stomach from unfriendly bacteria. 
  •  Potassium and magnesium that available in bananas are good source for maintaining normal blood pressure. 
  •  It is an ideal fruit to eat after the workout because the simple sugar present in them provides energy to the body to stay fresh. 
  • Bananas contain fiber that can help in restoring and maintaining bowel function. 
  • Bananas are great substitute against pills during menstrual pain.

Monday, 13 January 2014

Baked eggs with Beans Recipe



Having a breakfast with baked eggs added with spicy beans would be an amazing tryout for the morning flavor. Giving a splash of chili and a squeeze of lime will be a good added flavor.
Below is the recipe for baked eggs with beans.

Bhajra Khakhra Recipe



Having a cracking breakfast will of course give you a cracking day. Trying out something new for breakfast will really make your day. Try out pure vegetarian Gujarati snack item called Bhajra Khakhra. Make this in a large quantity so that you can have then whenever you have the urge. Below is the recipe to prepare Bhajra Khakhra recipe:

Friday, 10 January 2014

Spinach and Green Apple Salad



Dieting is very much essential to get a fit and healthy body. Dieting does not only helps in losing fat, but also helps in keeping health fit. Regular dieting is highly recommended and including diet recipes in your menus will be helpful.

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Facts and Health benefits of Pineapple





  Facts of Pineapple
  • Individual can grow pineapple plant by twisting the crown off a store bought pineapple, allowing it to dry for 2-3 days, and then planting it.
  • Do you know that pineapple plant grow only one pineapple in 2yrs
  • The word "pineapple" was first used in 1398 in reference to a pine cone. It is derived from the Spanish word "piƱa" which means pine cone.
  • If you want to ripe pineapple in faster process, then start ripping standing it upside down.
  • Pineapple can affect the taste of vaginal fluids.

Health benefits of Pineapple:
  • Pineapple is filled with lots of vitamins and minerals which are highly necessary for health.
  • Pineapples have the ability to build and maintain strong bones. This is because these fruits contain manganese, which is a trace mineral that your body needs to build bones and connective tissues.
  • Pineapples contain anti-inflammatory qualities which is quite helpful to bring down arthritis problem.
  • Like other fruits, pineapples also help in digestion because it has Bromelain that will help in neutralizing fluids to ensure that they are not too acidic.

Facts and health benefits of Papaya





Having papaya raw or with juice is extremely beneficial for health because of its nutritional factors.  Produced in all season except summer, it is considered as the traditional medicine and has great health benefits.  Below mentioned are facts and health benefits of papaya.

Friday, 3 January 2014

Broccoli Pear Juice Recipe



Broccoli juice is best known for its antioxidants and fibre source, and is the key ingredient of Vitamin A and C. If mixed with Pear and apple it will add up taste to make it chiller. No need of gas to prepare Broccoli Pear soup and will take about 10-15 mins to prepare.

Arabic Salad Recipe




Preparing something new recipe without using gas will not only save the fuel but will also can rescue you from tedious cooking work. So to prepare no gas recipe here is the Arabic Salad which is a standard Palestinian salad that can be accompanied for your dinner. This salad is best for increasing the amount of calories in your body.