What are Superfoods?
Superfoods are the foods which are power packed with nutrients. They contain a high volume of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Including these superfoods as a part of your diet leads to major benefits in your health. It lowers risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions such as diabetes, cancer etc. and regulates body weight.
Best iNDIAN SUPERFOODS
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice which is most commonly used in Asian food, almost everyday. It is bright yellow in color and hence it is used for food coloring as well. It is bitter in taste but has amazing medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory properties and acts an antioxidant. Turmeric has a component called curcumin that has scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Coconut
Coconut can be consumed in various ways. Fresh coconut water acts a natural coolant and a detox. Fresh coconut scrapes/Dried coconut is a common staple in Asian kitchen which enhances the flavor and makes the food vitamin rich. Coconut milk can be consumed as a beverage and a healthy non-diary product. Coconut oil can be used for cooking as it maintains healthy cholesterol level and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Curd/Yogurt
Curd provides 20% calcium of the daily intake recommendations. It helps to strengthen bones and teeth. Curd is a natural remedy for stress and improves the immunity as well. It is a daily ritual in Indian households to have curd at the end of a meal which aids in digestion.
Garlic
Garlic which may not be a good choice for special occasion, but by itself it is special for its high nutritious properties. Garlic combats sickness right from the common cold to heart disease. It is a life saver that increases our life span.
Ginger
Ginger is mostly used as a spice, fresh or dried. It is being used in traditional medicine for its rich medicinal properties. It is mainly due to the bio-active compound called Gingerol. This has anti-cancer properties. Osteoarthritis can be controlled by its anti-inflammatory properties. It is a natural remedy for indigestion and acts a pain killer as well.
Amla/Indian Gooseberry
Amla is used in Ayurveda, a traditional medicine. It is vitamin rich and acts as an antioxidant. It aids in healthy hair, beautiful skin and nails. It regulates blood glucose level and rejuvenates the body.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is a large fruit which is sweet and a distinctive flavor. It can be consumed fresh or cooked. It is a superfood or a superfruit since it has proteins, vitamins, calcium, potassium and high fiber content. This in turn, reduces the bad cholesterol and also prevents high blood pressure.
Moringa/Drumstick
Moringa/Drumstick is a fibrous vegetable which is most common in South Indian cuisine. This vegetable comes from a “tree of life” where the entire tree has medicinal properties. It is used in traditional herbal medicine. Drumsticks are a power house of essential Amino acids, vitamins, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and antioxidants such as beta-carotene and flavonoids. Moringa leaves are fiber rich and prevents against Arsenic Toxicity.
Ghee/Clarified Butter
Ghee is considered as a sacred ingredient from ancient times. It is all natural and pure and can stay fresh upto a year. Ghee retains its structural integrity under the high heat. This property prevents breaking down of free radicals while deep frying the food which is the main cause of cancer. It has anti-inflammatory properties which is used for treating burns and digestive disorders. It is high in mono unsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids which makes our heart healthy.
Banana
Banana is a convenient food which is delicious and extremely healthy. Banana has thick protective skin which makes it free from pesticide or pollutant. It is fiber rich and contains several anti-oxidants including dopamine and catechins. It reduces the risk of degenerative illness and improves insulin sensitivity.
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