HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON

Cinnamon:

 It takes not more than a half teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day to keep cancer risk away. A natural food preservative, cinnamon is a source of iron and calcium. Useful in reducing tumour growth, it blocks the formation of new vessels in the human body. Some of the effective ways of including cinnamon in your diet are:

-Start your day with a cup of cinnamon tea (in leaf or sachet)

-Make your breakfast meal a super healthy one; just add this wonder spice to your

morning oatmeal and you are going well!

-A fruity delight comprising chopped apples, a few walnuts and your magic potion cinnamon

-Honey and cinnamon in your glass of milk before going to bed; no cancer nightmares assured!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower is a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, which are both powerful antioxidants.With these antioxidants, you can be certain that eating cauliflower regularly will help protect you from free radical damage and reduce your risk for diseases caused by oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Cauliflower also contains high amounts of vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids, which help decrease inflammation. Regular cauliflower consumption can help decrease the risk of inflammation-mediated diseases such as arthritis, obesity and diabetes.

Cauliflower contains high dietary fiber, which helps clean your digestive system and gets rid of unnecessary substances. Additionally, a substance called glucoraphin present in cauliflower appears to have a protective effect on your stomach lining.

Cauliflower provides a good amount of folate (B9), a B vitamin that is necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Folate deficiency in pregnant women can lead to problems such as birth defects and low birth weight.

Cauliflower also contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid). It serves as a good source of proteins, phosphorus and potassium.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON

Ayurveda has long revered cinnamon as a superpower used to treat things such as colds, indigestion and cramps and also believed to improve energy, vitality and circulation. 

 

    

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).

Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.

Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and it's been said that candida cannot live in a cinnamon environment. 

Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

Honey and Cinnamon combined has been found to relieve arthritis pain.

When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

To get a good sleep it is advaised to take cinnamon bolied with milk.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SESAME SEEDS

Since a handful ofsesame seeds contain more calcium than a glass of milk, they are beneficial for maintaining bones and preventing disorders related to week bones and teeth. As such, osteoporosis in middle aged and older women is prevented to a great extent.

Sesame seeds have anti-cancer properties due to the presence of sesamin and sesamolin. Consuming sesame seeds regularly has been proved to inhibit the development and growth of cancerous cells and help in its treatment.

They contain dietary fiber which promotes good digestive health, cures constipation and treats other related disorders.

By lowering and preventing high blood pressure and cholesterol, the sesamolin and sesamin in sesame seeds are beneficial for protecting against cardiovascular system diseases and disorders.

Menopausal women suffering from various menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and insomnia, are successfully alleviated with sesame seeds consumption, especially the black varieties.

Sesame seeds and sesame oil are highly effective for healthy skin and stronger hair. The oil contains properties which soothes skin burns and prevents several skin related disorders. This oil is also used for puja purpose.

Head massage with sesame will reduce the body temperature and this massage is very good for eyes also. Applying sesame oil for head atleast monthly once is advisable.

The high copper content in sesame seeds will strengthening the bones, joints and blood vessels.

Sesame seeds are also effective in lowering high blood pressure, alleviating asthma and preventing migraine attacks, due to the presence of magnesium in good amounts.

Regular application of sesame seed oil over the skeleton system, especially major joints like knee, elbow and shoulder helps in protecting from arthritis and other health conditions.

The oil is extremely beneficial for good oral health. Mouth gargling of this oil reduces the bacteria by almost 85%, giving you fresh breath and shining teeth.

Taking sesame seeds with jaggery is good for mother's who feed there baby's.

 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK PEPPER

The health benefits of black pepper include relief from respiratory disorders, cough, common cold, constipation, digestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental care, pyorrhea, diarrhea, and heart disease.

The chemical piperine, present in black pepper, causes the spiciness.

Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K and dietary fiber. Black pepper is a very good, anti-inflammatory agent.

Pepper increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in stomach and thus, helps digestion. Proper digestion is essential to avoid diarrhea, constipation.

In Ayurveda pepper is added in tonics for cold and cough. Pepper gives relief from sinusitis and nasal congestion.

An antioxidant, like pepper, can prevent or repair the damage caused by the free radicals and thus helps to prevent cancer, cardiovascular diseases and liver problems.

According to Ayurveda, black pepper also helps avoid ear-ache and gangrene. It is also good for conditions of hernia, hoarseness and insect bites. It relieves joint pain.