Tag: Carrots

The potassium content of beet greens removes excess sodium in the body to relieve high blood pressure. It also reduces calcium-loss through urine and maintains calcium levels in it to prevent osteoporosis and the occurrence of kidney stones. Vitamin C and E in beet greens prevent age-related vision loss and skin problems.

Sweet potatoes tend to make an appearance on American dinner tables on special occasions and holidays and are forgotten the rest of the year....

The benefits of eating carrots are plenty as are the number of ways you can cook it. Carrots help boost your immunity, fight infections, heal certain skin disorders, increase metabolism, lower cholesterol, strengthen brain function and help with a healthier pregnancy. Carrots can be baked, steamed or roasted. They can be included in any of your meals from your appetizer, entree, in your salad, in your smoothie and even in your desert.

Sweet potato is rich in nutrients that not only load you with energy but also help you lose weight. Some healthy sweet potato recipes for breakfast include the maple walnut sweet potato bowl, sweet potato and quinoa salad, peanut butter sweet potato bowl, and savory egg and sweet potato scramble. These breakfast combinations are not just filling but also easy to make.

Sweet potato is packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, C, B6, and magnesium. When regularly eaten, sweet potato can boost your immunity, reduce inflammation, and support wound healing. Sweet potato can also help prevent eye diseases like cataracts and several respiratory disorders. By regulating your blood pressure and managing diabetes, sweet potato can also keep your heart healthy.

Have you ever wondered how the shape of a produce can benefit a body part that looks similar to it? If they have still gone...

If you have a severe cold or the flu, you’re bound to lose a lot of water and become dehydrated. Replenish your body fluid reserves with homemade beverages that also strengthen your immune system. Make pineapple tea by heating ½–1 cup of pineapple juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp of honey, and ½ tbsp of apple cider vinegar in a saucer. Sip on this concoction slowly for relief from your cold or flu.

Aside from whole grains, vegetables can be used to replace refined grains like bread and pasta. Leafy greens like kale double as sandwich wraps, while Portobello mushrooms make excellent buns. Run cauliflower through a food processor for rice or pizza crust. Thin slices of veggies work well as baked chips, quiche crust, or mini pizzas. Use peppers instead of bread bowls. With a spiralizer, vegetables like beets and zucchini can be turned into noodles.

This easy home remedy to cure cough and phlegm requires two easily available ingredients – carrots and honey. The beta-carotene in carrots helps your body make vitamin A, a micronutrient that boosts your immunity against disease-causing antigens and protects your cell from oxidative damage. Honey on the other hand contains vitamin C, ethereal oils and alcohol that not only fights infections and free radicals, but also helps relieve the painful symptoms of coughing.

Following a healthy diet sounds easy enough. All you need to do is eat more fresh vegetables to enjoy all their wonderful health benefits....

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Holiday staples like apples, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are high in beneficial nutrients and fiber. These foods not only boost your immunity, but also prevent unhealthy snacking tendencies. Meat lovers may opt for turkey, a high-protein, low-calorie choice that won't harm their cholesterol levels. Cooking with cinnamon is also a great way to keep your blood sugar levels stable and preventing insulin resistance that can further benefit your weight-loss goals.

Popular foods like potato, berries, oats, and chocolate are not only delicious but also healthy! Most of them are loaded with antioxidants, which promote your heart and brain health. Although not strictly considered foods, oregano and green tea are other popular yet healthy options to include in your diet. However, remember to enjoy them in moderation as eating too much could cause more harm than good.

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Carrots contain beta-carotene that our body uses to make vitamin A, which keeps our vision healthy, fights cancer-causing free radicals, improves cognitive function, and strengthens our teeth and bones. It can boost our immunity and skin health too.