Health Benefits of Dill

Anethum graveolens, dill belongs to the Apiaceae, the celery family. It is widely used as herb or spice.

It nutritional palette is colourful.  Dill is a great source of protein, carbohydrates and the following minerals; potassium, sodium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron and zinc. It contains minor amount of niacin and riboflavin.

It has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Dill can reduce cholesterol. It can stop excessive gas. The antimicrobial properties of dill can help prevent infections in the mouth and reduce damage caused on the gums and teeth by free radicals.

Health Benefits of Asparagus

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Asparagus officinalis, a flowering perennial plant, is a spring vegetable.

Nutritional values of asparagus:

It is a very good source of dietary fibre, protein, minerals: potassium, zinc, iron, vitamins: vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and pantothenic acid.

Health benefits:

It is a rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps to break down carcinogens and free radicals, so it may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as breast, larynx, bone and lung cancers.

Its antioxidants help to slow the ageing process and to neutralise cell damaging free- radicals. Asparagus may help our brains to fight cognitive decline. It holds amino-acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic.