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Tulsi(Holy Basil) Benefits

• Tulsi is a popular herb with a mild and sweet flavour used primarily for its aroma

• Helps in healing common cold, fever and sore throat

  

• Is useful in the treatment of respiratory system, heart disorders and kidney stones

• Helps in curing skin, eye and teeth disorders

  

• Water boiled with Tulsi leaves may be used to ease sore throat

Consumption of Whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. Whole grains:

• Provide bulk in the stomach and helps prevent overeating.

• Slows the digestive system for blood sugar control.

• Cleanses the digestive system to keep the intestines disease free.

• Reduces the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Oats– Health benefits: oats contain soluble fibre that help reduce cholesterol absorption and contain antioxidants that protect from free radicals.

Tips: Can be taken as porridge with fruits, or added to batters or flours to make it healthier.

Wheat– Health benefits: a good source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, and essential oils (wheat germ oil)

Tips: Retain bran in the wheat flour to give you high nutrient content

“Health Benefits of Whole Grains”-1

Consumption of Whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. Whole grains:

• Provide bulk in the stomach and helps prevent overeating.

• Slows the digestive system for blood sugar control.

• Cleanses the digestive system to keep the intestines disease free.

• Reduces the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

    Barley-Health benefit: the fibre in barley helps lower cholesterol very effectively

 

Tips: Can be used in soups, salads.

Corn –Health benefit: corn has high levels of antioxidants and is identified as a major contributing factor in decreasing the risk of cardiovascular problems

                               

Tips: Can be used in vegetable dishes, popcorn, soups, and salads

Weight Loss & Nutrition Myths-1

Myth: Starving is the best way to lose weight.

Fact: Fasting helps in short term Goals but leads to Muscle loss & slows metabolism when followed continuously.

 

 

Myth: Eating Non-veg is not healthy & makes harder to lose weight.

Fact: Non-veg is rich in protein, Iron & Zinc. It also contains Oleic acid which is heart friendly. Choose lean cuts, limit portion size & avoid deep frying.

PEARL MILLET/ BAJRA BENEFITS-2

Bajra is one of the oldest grains cultivated in India and has many health benefits

Reducing Weight

Bajra for weight loss

• Bajra is high in insoluble fiber and helps satiate your hunger quickly, preventing from overeating.

Gluten Free

• Bajra is a perfect food for people who suffer from celiac disease, since it is completely gluten-free.

Tip   : Bajra flour can be included to make breads,rotis, parathas and dosas. Khichdi and  Dhoklas are other recipes in which Bajra can be included.    

Pearl Millet/ Bajra Benefits-1

Bajra is one of the oldest grains cultivated in India and has many health benefits

Prevent Colon Cancer

Pearl Millet

• It has a rich combination of both fiber and the phytonutrient Lignin which is believed to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.

Reduces the risk of heart diseases

• Consumption of Bajra helps decrease triglyceride levels in the body by the action of Niacin and Lignin thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases. It also contains magnesium and potassium – minerals that play an important role in regulating blood pressure