Health Benefits of Horseradish 

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 Beetroots

Carved beets “jack-o’-lantern” (man with a lantern) was used for Halloween as a British tradition dates from the 17^th century. Nowadays it is replaced by carved pumpkin.

Beta vulgaris, beetroot is source of many raw or cooked healthy dishes, food colouring and medicinal plant. Swiss chard is another member of the beta genus grown for its edible leaves. In the Middle Ages it was used as a treatment for different illnesses and it was recommended to take it with garlic to nullify the effect of garlic- breath.

Nutritional value of beetroot:

The beetroot contains small amount of calories and fat but high level of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese and copper.  

It also contains inorganic nitrates.

Vitamins: vitamin C a powerful antioxidant, vitamin A, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin B-s; folates, niacin, pantothenic acid and pyridoxine,

Phytonutrients: carotene-b and betaine and glycine.

Health benefits:

·      Beetroot can reduce blood pressure further reduces the risk of heart disease due to the increased level of nitric oxide which relaxes the blood vessels.

·      It has anti-cancel properties

·       Beetroot helps to fight inflammation

·       The betalin pigments content supports your body detoxification process.

·      It also improves your energy level.

Before serving beetroots, wash them under running water and scrub them thoroughly with a brush to remove any dirt or fungicide residues. Peel them and cut away their greens. The grated raw beetroots are healthy ingredients in a fresh salad.

Healthy Gluten- Free Snack

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The date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, is a flowering plant species in the Arecaceae palm family farmed for its edible sweet fruits.

Nutritional values:

Dates are good source of dietary fibre, carbohydrates, sugar and protein. They contain essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. They also contain vitamins such as folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Health benefits:

·      Dates are the perfect snack for an immediate burst of energy due to their high natural sugar: glucose, fructose and sucrose contents. 

·      Dates consist of organic sulphur, which has a meaningful amount of health benefits, including the reduction of allergic reactions.

·      The vitamins and the potassium promote a healthy and responsive nervous system and also improve the speed and alertness of brain activity.

·      They are helpful in keeping your heart healthy and reducing the risk of stroke and other heart related diseases.

·      Dates are frequently used as a cure for alcoholic intoxication.

·      Recent research has shown that dates may reduce the risk and impact of abdominal cancer. 

·      Minerals present in dates are beneficial to bone health.

·      Eating dates may reduce night blindness.

Health Benefits of Kohlrabi

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Kohlrabi or turnip cabbage Brassica oleracea, Gongylodes group a biennial plant that  takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle.

Nutrition values of kohlrabi:

Low in calories 27kcal /100g and high in fibre, excellent vegetable for weight loss.

Vitamins; vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin K

Minerals: potassium, iron, magnesium, sodium, calcium and phosphorous

Health benefits of kohlrabi:

Its high potassium content enables it to increase blood circulation throughout the body, oxygenating key areas, and lowering blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular events like strokes or heart attack. The high potassium content also helps in our nerve and muscle functions. The significant levels of iron found in kohlrabi with the potassium content, prevent iron deficiency. Vegetables like kohlrabi, with high manganese, iron, and calcium contents prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin A can help to prevent macular degeneration and slow down or eliminate the appearance of cataracts.