Food For Health!

Every year 1st to 7th septemer is celebrated as NATIONAL NUTRITIONAL WEEK.
Here are few food items with their lesser known health benefits:

1. PAPAYA
– Good Eye Health. Papayas are loaded with Vitamin A an antioxidants, which helps in improving eye health.
– Aids digestion.
– Anti-ageing.
– Boosts Immunity.
– Helps in weight loss.
– Better kidney health.
– Great for diabetics.
– Better cardiovascular health.

2. TOMATO
– Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
– They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

3. HONEY
– A good source of antioxidants. Raw honey contains an array of plant chemicals that act as antioxidants.
– Antibacterial and antifungal properties.
– Heal wounds.
– Phytonutrient powerhouse.
– Help for digestive issues.
– Soothe a sore throat.

4. GARLIC
– Raw garlic has the potential to ward off a cough and cold infections.
– Reduces cholesterol levels and improves heart health.
– Promotes brain health because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
– Benefits the intestines and reduces inflammation.
– protects against free radicals and prevents damage to the DNA.
-Garlic helps prevent acne and lightens acne scars. Cold sores, psoriasis, rashes, and blisters can all benefit from the application of garlic juice. It also protects against UV rays and therefore prevents ageing.
– protects the body against lung, prostate, bladder, stomach, liver and colon cancer
– prevents peptic ulcers as it eliminates the contagion from the gut.

5. DATES
– Lowers cholesterol
– Protein rich
– Rich in vitamins
– Improves bone health
– Strengthens the nervous system.
– Rich in iron.
– Promotes digestion.
– Improves skin.

6. JAGGERY

– Prevents constipation by aiding digestion.
– Acts as a detox, as it helps cleanse the liver by flushing out nasty toxins from the body.
– Loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium, which help prevent free-radicals (responsible for early ageing).

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Dr. Mansi Joshi
Asst. Physician – Tathya Homeopathic Clinic