Health Benefits of Mint

Mint

• Spearmint also gives relief to your digestive system and eliminates gas from the system. It also strengthens our stomach.
• It increases your metabolism and helps you in burning the extra fats.
• The tea that is made with spearmint leaves has traditionally been used to cure headaches, fevers, digestive disorders and several minor ailments.

HERE ARE SOME MINT RECIPES

MINT LASSI

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Health Benefits of Spinach

Spinach

• Spinach provides an excellent source of vitamins C and K, carotenes, and folic acid.
• The iron content in spinach is twice that of other greens.  Spinach is also one of the most alkaline foods.This makes it useful in helping to regulate the body's pH balance. 
• It is effective in promoting healthy eye sight.

HERE ARE SOME PALAK everyday RECIPES.

PALAK/SPINACH  ROTI
PALAK/SPINACH  SAMOSA
PALAK DAL/PALAKURA PAPPU

Health Benefits of Ginger & Garlic

Ginger

• Ginger reduces all symptoms that are associated with motion sickness including nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and cold sweating.
• Ginger has also been effective in treating the nausea and vomiting that is  associated with pregnancy.  It contains high levels of active substances, so even a small dosage provides beneficial effects. 

Garlic

• Garlic decreases total serum cholesterol levels while increasing serum HDL-cholesterol levels.  HDL cholesterol, also known as "good" cholesterol, is a protective factor against heart disease.
• Studies have also shown that garlic is effective in lowering blood pressure.  
• Throughout history, garlic has also been used as an infection fighter.  Allicin has been proven to be effective against common infections such as colds, flu, stomach viruses,and candida yeast.

Health Benefits of SweetPotato

Sweet Potato

• Sweet potatoes provide an excellent source of carotenes.  The darker  varieties of sweet potatoes contain a higher concentration of carotenes.  
• Sweet potatoes are an "antidiabetic" food.

Health Benefits of Beetroot

Beetroot

• Beet greens contain a larger amount of nutrients than beet roots.  The greens are richer in iron, calcium, and Vitamins A and C.  Beet roots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of manganese, potassium, and fiber.
• The fibers in beets have a favorable effect on  cholesterol levels. 
• Throughout history, beet roots have been used for medicinal purposes.  They have been used especially for liver disorders.