Pumpkin is a Super food

Cucurbita pepo, the pumpkin, is a cultivar of a squash plant.

Pumpkin is one of the most nutritious fruits loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin is a super food, which contains high level of potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, C and B6. Its low calorie content helps in weigh control, preventing   obesity and diabetes 2.  Its beta-carotene substance, an antioxidant, provides fight against certain types of cancer, prevents heart disease and asthma. Fibre, potassium and vitamin C content in pumpkin support healthy heart and help in lowering blood pressure.

Pumpkin is gluten free fruit. You can use pumpkin and pumpkin seeds in wide range of dishes: soups, salads, bread and desserts. When you prepare your food do not use extra sugar, the pumpkin is sweet enough.

Delicious and quick autumn dish, does not require cooking experience:

Roasted pumpkin, apple, carrot, red onion and parsnip.

Health Benefits of Cardamom

One of my friends has driven my attention to cardamom seed; he is using it to releasing reflux. These seed-pods are being in use as a spice in both food and drink as well as in medicine.

Both Elettaria and Amomum cardamom types feature three-sided fruits (pods) with a thin, papery outer cover. Elettaria pods are small and light green, while Amomum pods are larger and dark brown, Cardamom is a herbaceous, perennial plant in the ginger family.

The most common way to use cardamom is in cooking or baking. It’s very multipurpose and often added to Indian curries, stews and goulash as well as gingerbread cookies, bread, flat bread, pancake and other baked goods.

These seeds have wide range of nutritional values; they provide proteins, good dietary fats and fibres. This seeds contain essential vitamins; vitamin C, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin. They hold important minerals as well like; potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium and zinc.

Cardamom is an ancient remedy for treating bad breath and improving oral health.  Antioxidants in cardamom helps to fight cancer cells to attack tumours, and they also help to lower blood pressure. Antioxidants, found in abundance in cardamom also have anti-inflammatory effects. Cardamom has been used for thousands of years to help with digestion. It is mixed with other spices to relieve nausea and vomiting. Its great ability is to help ulcers.

Health Benefits of Quail eggs

Ms H

Quail eggs are the eggs laid by various mid-sized species of quail, which are in the order Galliformes. (heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds)

Nutritional value of quail eggs: they contain high level of protein and cholesterol mostly HDL (good), moderate amount of saturated fat 3.6g/100g, minerals: potassium, sodium, calcium, iron and magnesium and vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.

They have a higher yolk-to-white ratio than normal eggs, which can make them potentially dangerous for people with elevated cholesterol, but generally, quail eggs are considered very healthy.

·      Improve Vision:

They contain high level of vitamin A, which helps to protect our eye health and as an antioxidant can prevent the development of cataracts.

·      Encourage growth/repair:

They provide solid boost of proteins to the diet.

·      Reduce blood pressure:

They contain more potassium than the normal chicken eggs, which has its blood pressure-reducing ability.

·      Balance cholesterol:

The fatty acids, HDL (good cholesterol) makes up more than 60% of the fat, found in quail eggs are beneficial to heart. However, for people with pre-existing cholesterol problems, adding large quantities of these eggs to your diet might not be the best choice.

·      Increase metabolism:

The range of vitamin B- s boost metabolic activities.

·      Increase energy levels:

This high-protein, nutrient-dense breakfast surges energy and mood.

·      Prevent chronic disease:

Quail eggs possess significant level of vitamin A, which has its antioxidant effect neutralising free radicals.

·      Ease allergies:

If you are suffering from inflammation or other symptoms of allergic reactions, quail eggs can get your body back to normal.

·      Cleanse the body:

Quail eggs in your diet can help eliminate toxins from blood stream and in addition to it can reduce the size of bladder and kidney stones.

Do not forget that the quail eggs contain moderate amount of saturated fat, so any consumption should be made in moderation.

Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Ms H

This drink is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A , vitamin B-6, potassium and magnesium. It has anti-inflammatory effect. I recommend it for breakfast. 

Ingredients:

Carrot	3
Celery stick	1
Apple	2
Ginger	3cm long
Fresh lemon juice	1
Water	Up to 700ml
Cinnamon	1 tsp

Place the ingredients into the smoothie machine. Keep the half of the drink in the  refrigerator and drink it later