Tag: Vegetables

Serotonin and dopamine are chemicals in the brain that regulate your mood. So, include foods that boost these happy hormones. For example, banana smoothies with chia seeds in the morning and fatty fish with some greens for lunch can promote serotonin production. Keeping your gut healthy with the right foods will also keep you happy. Read on to know 11 healthy foods that will give your mood a boost.

Turmeric and antioxidant-rich blueberries are helpful in bringing down radiation-induced DNA damage. Studies showed that apples can combat radiation-induced intestinal fibrosis in rats, while foods like garlic and lemon can neutralize and fight free radicals. Miso has the power to activate DNA-repair-promoting genes, while the phycocyanin in spirulina and the polyphenols in green tea have been found to be helpful in trapping and eliminating dangerous radioisotopes.

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...

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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.

Intestinal parasites spread through contaminated water or food. Generally, they don't cause symptoms, but when they do, you’ll experience abdominal pain, nausea, gas, diarrhea, exhaustion, stomach pain, and weight loss. It’s important to go to the doctor, but natural remedies can supplement conventional treatment. Papaya seeds kill intestinal parasites. Garlic prevents parasitic growth. Pumpkin seeds and Bishop's weed fight parasites. Barberry kills tapeworms.

Fermenting food lets good bacteria grow, resulting in a gut-healthy probiotic that’s tangy and delicious. These beneficial microbes support intestinal balance and therefore supports immunity, digestion, and mental and emotional health. As a preservation method, fermentation will also help you save money. If you’re making fermented food, choose the produce in season and sanitize the jars. Always store in the refrigerator so bacteria can survive.

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.

Celery is a marshland plant that has been cultivated as a vegetable since ancient times. Celery is an important food source of conventional antioxidant nutrients,...

Vegetables are amazing for the body, but fermentation adds more immune-boosting benefits. The process lets good bacteria grow and turns veggies into probiotics. This helps restore the microbial balance in the gut, your body’s first line of defense. To ferment vegetables, you’ll need seasonal organic vegetables, salt, vinegar, spices, and a sterilized jar. Coat the veggies in salt, pack into a jar, and cover with vinegar. After at 3 to 10 days, the fermented vegetables are ready to enjoy.

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Filling half your plate with veggies for every meal or using them to customize your takeout will help you eat more greens. Since we tend to forget about our greens when we eat out, it's good to eat some beforehand and get it out of the way. Grilling, baking, roasting, or simply using vegetables to make healthier versions of your favorite foods ensures you stay eating your greens for a longer time.

If you think Italian food is all about pasta, pizza, lasagna, and prosciutto, you've barely even scraped the surface of what this country and its...