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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.

Lentil should occupy a great part in a healthy diet

Lentils, Lens Culinaris, belong to the Family of Fabaceae. It is an edible legume. The types of lentils are the followings;  brown, black, red and green. Using these cooked lentils we prepare different dishes due to their different tastes and consistencies. Example the cooked brown lentils are suitable for soups, the red lentils are used for puree and the greens and blacks are tasty in salad.

Lentils contain high level of proteins, so eating lentils you can replace meat in meals. They are also a very good source of dietary fibres. Lentils are excellent source of foliate, thiamine, vitamin B1, B6, pantothenic acid and minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, zinc, molybdenum and selenium.

Consumption of plant foods like lentils can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The selenium in lentils prevents inflammation and reduces tumour growth rate. The calcium, potassium and magnesium can help to decrease the blood pressure.

According to the facts above lentils should occupy a great part of your  healthy diet.

Red lentil soup

Red lentil	Cup
Chopped red pepper	1
Chopped onions	3
Chopped tomatoes	2
Water	600ml
Salt	1 tsp
Turmeric	1tsp
Greek yogurt	2 tbsp

Cook the 1-7 ingredients for 10-15 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt before serving. 

Wellbeing Welfares of Ginger

Ginger is a flowering plant with pale yellow or purple flowers, its  root is known as ginger which is widely used as spice and folk medicine. Ginger belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae together with turmeric and cardamom.

It is excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B-6, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron and manganese. Ginger contains 86% carbohydrates, 8% fat and 6% protein.

Ginger listed as a herbal medicine with carminative effect, it also may reduce inflammation, nausea, migraines. It can decrease DNA damage from radiation too. Ginger has some antioxidant effect and it might reduce amyloid beta build-up, which is involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

So adding ginger to your daily diet makes it healthier.