The Horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera or M. pterygosperma), also known as Drumstick tree, is native to India. The roots taste like horseradish, and can be used as a substitute. The unripe pods are boiled like beans, the flowers and leaves are also cooked as vegetables. The seeds yield ben oil, used for salad oil, machine oil and in soaps.Wednesday, October 27, 2010
HORSERADISH TREE
The Horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera or M. pterygosperma), also known as Drumstick tree, is native to India. The roots taste like horseradish, and can be used as a substitute. The unripe pods are boiled like beans, the flowers and leaves are also cooked as vegetables. The seeds yield ben oil, used for salad oil, machine oil and in soaps.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Top 10 Foods You Should Eat Every Day
Everybody likes to maintain good health. For that we need to eat right. We must be choosy about what we eat. Certain foods should be avoided. On the other hand it is good to take, or rather, we must take certain foods. Which ones are they?
- Spinach. It is rich source of folate and Omega 3s. It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. It contains luetin which fights muscular degeneration
- Tomatoes. They contain the antioxidant lycopene, which reduces the risk of prostate, skin, lung, bladder and stomach cancers. It also reduces the risk of coronary artery disease
- Yoghurt. It boosts the immune system and protects you from cancer.
- Carrots. They protect you from several types of cancers, from asthma and rheumatoid arthritis
- Blueberries. They help in preventing cancer, age- old changes in memory and Diabetes. They contain fiber and vitamins A and C and boost the cardiovascular system
- Oats. They contain soluble fiber, which reduces the risk of heart disease. They do contain carbohydrates, but their release is slowed by the fiber content. You get a lot of muscle building energy from them
- Walnuts. They contain omega 3s ( good for the heart), protein ( good for muscle building)
- Black Beans. They are good for the heart and boost brain- power. They contain anthocyanins, which are anti-oxidants that improve the brain functioning
- Whole grains
- Oranges. Orange juice is good. It contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C and flavonoids and carotenoids, which are good in preventing cancer
It is advisable to eat certain foods everyday. Eating right means keeping good health. Be conscious about what you eat.
Monday, October 4, 2010
THE LOVE APPLE - TOMATO
The French call it pomme d'amour (love apple), Italian pomodoro (golden apple), the Aztecs tomatl, but in English, it is simply tomato.
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit (actually a berry), but for all practical purposes, at least in North America and Europe, cooks use it as a vegetable. This red, sometimes golden coloured "fruit" belongs to the nightshade family, and a long time people believed it to be poisonous. Although the leaves are, the delicious tomato is versatile. It can be used in salads, in sauces, as a garnish, fried, grilled, pickled, dried, made to a paste, canned and used as a colouring for pastas. Many South Americans regard it as the most scrumptious of all fruits and eat it with a pinch of salt.
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit (actually a berry), but for all practical purposes, at least in North America and Europe, cooks use it as a vegetable. This red, sometimes golden coloured "fruit" belongs to the nightshade family, and a long time people believed it to be poisonous. Although the leaves are, the delicious tomato is versatile. It can be used in salads, in sauces, as a garnish, fried, grilled, pickled, dried, made to a paste, canned and used as a colouring for pastas. Many South Americans regard it as the most scrumptious of all fruits and eat it with a pinch of salt.
Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat
Is meat good for you? This is one of the common doubts regarding consumption of meat. Meat, especially, red meat is said to cause various health problems. Regular mea
t consumption has been linked to high cholesterol levels, heart diseases, cancer, etc. Studies show that vegetarians have a low risk of cancer and heart disease,as compared to their counterparts. It has also been suggested that those who regularly consume meat, have high protein levels that leads to calcium loss from the bones and so, meat consumption is also related to osteroporosis. This can also lead to kidney stones and gallstones. It may also happen that such animals have some disease, that can be transmitted to humans. So, refraining from meat consumption may lower the risk of these health problems.
t consumption has been linked to high cholesterol levels, heart diseases, cancer, etc. Studies show that vegetarians have a low risk of cancer and heart disease,as compared to their counterparts. It has also been suggested that those who regularly consume meat, have high protein levels that leads to calcium loss from the bones and so, meat consumption is also related to osteroporosis. This can also lead to kidney stones and gallstones. It may also happen that such animals have some disease, that can be transmitted to humans. So, refraining from meat consumption may lower the risk of these health problems.Organic Food
Organic foods are those foods that are produced, processed and packaged without using chemicals. They have been accepted due to their perceived health benefits over conventional food. The organic industry is growing rapidly and has caught the attention of farmers, manufacturers and, above all, consumers. Some of the popular organic food items i
nclude organic tea, organic coffee, organic wine, organic meat, organic beef, organic milk, organic honey, organic vegetables, organic fruits, organic rice, organic corn, organic herbs, organic essential oils, organic coconut oil and organic olive oil.
Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain Phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh, and thus, it is tasty. Many people prefer to grow organic food in their home gardens, because it costs about 20% more than the conventional food. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic fertilizers, compost, organic root stimulators, and organic pest control. It has been claimed by health experts that organic food is more nutritious. Some of the features that can be associated with organic food are quality, good taste, proper selection of crop varieties etc.
nclude organic tea, organic coffee, organic wine, organic meat, organic beef, organic milk, organic honey, organic vegetables, organic fruits, organic rice, organic corn, organic herbs, organic essential oils, organic coconut oil and organic olive oil.Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain Phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh, and thus, it is tasty. Many people prefer to grow organic food in their home gardens, because it costs about 20% more than the conventional food. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic fertilizers, compost, organic root stimulators, and organic pest control. It has been claimed by health experts that organic food is more nutritious. Some of the features that can be associated with organic food are quality, good taste, proper selection of crop varieties etc.
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