We are offering capsicum.
capsicum helps in curing many diseases that include lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks, speeding up metabolism, treating colds and fevers, preventing cancer and pain control. Capsaicin is a flavorless, odorless chemical concentrated in the veins of chiles and peppers.

capsicum contains vitamins a and c, and beta-carotene. Its low in fat, calories and cholesterol. If you thought your diabetic diet was supposed to be boring, try spicing up your cuisine with capsaicin-based products, like hot sauce or jalapeno peppers.

listed below are some of the health benefits of capsicum:

* enhances metabolism: capsicum increases the metabolism by lowering triglycerides, which are stored fats in blood corpuscles.this helps in burning calories.

* anti oxidant property: capsicum is an important source of vitamin a and vitamin c. These two vitamins are powerful antioxidants that help in fighting free radicals in the body and help in treating heart diseases, osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma, cataract etc. The free radicals are responsible for causing cellular damage, damage to nerves and blood vessels.

* pain relief: scientists believe that the compound capsaicin found in capsicum blocks the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord. This is considered helpful in treating neuralgia, pain associated with herpes zoster and postoperative amputation trauma.

* cancer prevention: the compound capsaicin is also believed to treat cancer by preventing carcinogens from binding with dna. As a regular dietary intake, it has been found through various studies that eating capsicum can provide some protection from cancer.

* prevents clotting of blood: studies suggest that capsicum has the capacity to prevent clotting of blood. Vitamin c is found to play a major role in dissolving blood clots.

* fights food-borne bacterial diseases: in a study it has been found that capsaicin content in capsicum is effective in fighting off food-borne bacterial diseases like vibrio vulnificus bacteria found in raw shellfish.

capsicum is a vegetable that comes in an exciting range of colors, like green, red and yellow. It is native to america and in fact, has been cultivated by the people of the tropical americas since thousands of years. Known by a number of names, like chili pepper, bell pepper and red or green pepper, the vegetable is used as a spice, medicine and obviously, a vegetable. Apart from being great in taste, capsicum also holds a great degree of nutritional value and accords numerous health benefits to people. In the following lines, we have listed the nutrition benefits of eating capsicum.

nutritional value of capsicum

carotenoids (capsanthin, capsorubin, carotene and lutein)
proteins
fats
vitamin a
vitamin c
capsaicinoid oleoresin
provitamins e, p, b1, b2 and b3
steroidal alkaloidal glycosides (solanine and solasadine)
scopoletin (coumarin)


health & nutrition benefits of eating capsicum

beneficial to the mucous membranes, eyes and skin
helps wards off infection
promotes cardiovascular health, by helping lower blood pressure
has antioxidant properties that neutralize the free radicals responsible for damaging tissue and cells
has anti-inflammatory properties
helps reduce cholesterol and thus, is effective in warding off strokes and heart attacks
speeds up the metabolism and helps burn more calories
good for treating colds and fevers
stimulates stomach secretions and improves digestion
lowers triglycerides
has a laxative effect
triggers the release of endorphins
good for diabetics

We are offering tindora, ivy gourd.
vegetable that lowers blood sugar
after the herb gurmar, the well-known sugar killer, scientists have now discovered the diabetic-friendly properties of the common vegetable, kundru.
this humble vegetable, so far met at the dining table with indifference, may now find new respect, even among picky palates. That's because new research shows that consuming 50 grams of kundru daily can help keep your blood sugar under check.

a three-month study conducted by doctors at the institute of population health and clinical research, bangalore, has found that the common kundru, which looks like a poorer cousin of the tasty gourd parwal and has no particular gastronomic appeal, can reduce blood sugar levels in patients with mild diabetes.

the team found that sugar levels in new diabetics, with fasting blood sugar counts below 200, can drop by 16% by simply slurping the curried vegetable, known to botanists as coccinia indica. It also reduced post-prandial blood glucose (sugar count after a meal) by 18%.

We are offering onion.
onions nutritional highlights
onions are a very good source of vitamin c, b6, biotin, chromium, calcium and dietary fibre. In addition, they contain good amounts of folic acid and vitamin b1 and k.

a 100 gram serving provides 44 calories, mostly as complex carbohydrate, with 1.4 grams of fibre.

like garlic, onions also have the enzyme alliinase, which is released when an onion is cut or crushed and it causes your eyes to water.

they also contain flavonoids, which are pigments that give vegetables their colour. These compounds act as antioxidants, have a direct antitumor effect and have immune-enhancing properties.

onions contain a large amount of sulfur and are especially good for the liver. As a sulfur food, they mix best with proteins, as they stimulate the action of the amino acids to the brain and nervous system.

onions, rich source of quercitin
the onion is the richest dietary source of quercitin, a potent antioxidant flavonoid (also in shallots, yellow and red onions only but not in white onions), which is found on and near the skin and is particularly linked to the health benefits of onions.

quercitin has been shown to thin the blood, lower cholesterol, raise good-type hdl cholesterol, ward off blood clots, fight asthma, chronic bronchitis, hay fever, diabetes, atherosclerosis and infections and is specifically linked to inhibiting human stomach cancer.

it's also an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral, thought to have diverse anti-cancer powers. Quercitin is also a sedative. So far, there is no better food source of quercitin than onion skins.

you don't need to eat loads of onions to achieve these effects. In fact, studies show that you can reap the health benefits of onions by eating just one medium onion, raw or cooked, a day.

detoxify your body with onions
onions contain a variety of organic sulfur compounds that provide health benefits.

sulfur-containing amino acids are found in onions as well as garlic and eggs.

these specific amino acids are called methionine and cystine and, among other things, they are very good at detoxifying your body from heavy metals.

in fact, they are able to latch on to mercury, cadmium and lead and escort them out of the body.

vitamin c, also contained in onions, is excellent at detoxifying the body and is effective in removing lead, arsenic and cadmium. So increasing consumption of onions can help the body to get rid of these harmful metals.

onions and the heart
to help keep your blood free of clots, and make the most of the health benefits of onions, eat them both raw and cooked.

prescribing onions for heart patients is hardly routine among cardiologists. But harvard's dr. Victor gurewich advises all his patients with coronary heart disease to eat onions daily.

here are some of the things that onions can do for your heart:
boost beneficial hdl cholesterol
thin the blood
retard blood clotting
lower total blood cholesterol
lower triglycerides
lower blood pressure

cancer prevention
one way the antioxidants in onions can protect you against cancer is by reducing the dna damage in cells caused by free radicals, studies reveal.

all onions and onion relatives (garlic, leeks, chives and scallions, or spring onions) are rich in organosulfur compounds shown to help prevent cancer in lab animals.

in fact, an onion extract was found to destroy tumor cells in test tubes and to arrest tumor growth when tumor cells were implanted in rats.

the onion extract was shown to be unusually nontoxic, since a dose as high as forty times that of the dose required to kill the tumor cells had no adverse effect on the host.

in addition, shallots have been shown to exhibit significant activity against leukemia in mice.

other health benefits of onions
onions have also been shown to have a significant blood sugar-lowering action, even comparable to some prescription drugs.

the active compound that seems to be responsible for lowering glucose works by competing with insulin for breakdown sites in the liver, thereby increasing the life span of insulin.

onions have historically been used to treat asthma, too. Its action in asthma is due to its ability to inhibit the production of compounds that cause the bronchial muscle to spasm and to relax bronchial muscle.

onions have potent antibacterial activity, destroying many disease-causing pathogens, including e. Coli and salmonella

We are offering fresh lemon.
there are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances--notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene--that promote immunity and fight infection.

these are well-known health facts about lemons. But theres so much more to this little yellow fruit. Here are 15 that ill bet you didnt know. Whether you use them in the form of juice, teas, drinks, dressing, poultices or in the bath, take advantage of lemons natural healing power.
lemon contains citric acid, which can be effective in treating acne. The vitamin c found in citrus fruits is vital for that healthy glowing skin while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne. In addition to drinking lemon juice with water first thing in the morning, here are some suggestions on how to prepare a homemade acne treatment using lemon:

We are offering green chilly.
green chilies are famous for the intense bitterness and the amount of heat it produces after consumption. However, a series of studies claim that the addition of green chilies in foods provide a lot of health benefits.

here are some of the lesser-known benefits of adding chili to the food we consume:
green chilies have high vitamin a and vitamin c content: the fresh green chili is rich in vitamin c, while the dried version is rich in vitamin a.
a good source of potassium and iron: green chilies contain vitamins b and e also, and is low on calories (due to very low amounts of fat and cholesterol)
the burn experienced by eating chili helps digestion: a chemical named capsaicin and the seeds give green chili the heat, which helps in dissolving blood clots and improve digestion.
green chili treats wrinkles, health of your heart: it burns a lot of calories, and decreases your appetite to some extent.

therefore, apart from just adding taste to the food, green chilies have a lot of health advantages. Therefore, the wisest thing is to feel the burn, and enjoy the benefits of green chilies, which can be enjoyed in different ways: fresh, canned, dried or pickled!

We are offering okra.
okra contains vitamins a and c and is a good source of iron and calcium. It also contains starch, fat, ash, thiamine and riboflavin. No wonder, cleopatra and yang guifei maintained their beauties.

for 1/2 cup sliced, cooked okra

calories 25
dietary fiber 2 grams
protein 1.52 grams
carbohydrates 5.76 grams
vitamin a 460 iu
vitamin c 13.04 mg
folic acid 36.5 micrograms
calcium 50.4 mg
iron 0.4 mg
potassium 256.6 mg
magnesium 46 mg

for 1 cup raw okra

calories 33
fiber 3.2g
total fat 0.1g
protein 2.0g
carbohydrate 7.6g
vitamin a 660 iu
vitamin c 21mg
folate 87.8mcg
magnesium 57mg

health benefits of okra

the superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.

okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.

okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic.

okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most individuals unlike over-the-counter drugs.

okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.

okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.

okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.

okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel syndrome.

okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.

okra is good for summer heat treatment.

okra is good for constipation.

okra is good in normalizing the blood sugar and cholesterol level.

okra is good for asthma. Okra's vitamin c is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which curtail the development of asthma symptoms.

okra is good for atherosclerosis.

okra is believed to protect some forms of cancer expansion, especially colorectal cancer.

eating okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
some information shows that eating okra lowers the risk of cataracts.

okra is good for preventing diabetes.

okra protects you from pimples and maintains smooth and beautiful skin. We understand the reason why cleopatra and yang guifei loved to eat okra.

We are offering drumsticks.
drumstick and health

almost all parts of the drumstick tree have medicinal value. The small, round leaves are especially beneficial in treating many ailments because of their high iron content and many medicinal properties.

drumstick or moringa leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked, or stored as dried powder for many months without refrigeration, and reportedly without loss of nutritional value. Where starvation is imminent, consuming the drumstick-leaf powder can be life-saving.

according to the trees for life organization, ounce-for-ounce, moringa leaves contain more vitamin a than carrots, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more vitamin c than oranges, and more potassium than bananas, and that the protein quality of moringa leaves rivals that of milk and eggs.

because of the high calcium, iron, and vitamins, drumstick leaves can be used as a wonderful tonic for infant and growing kids and teens to promote strong and healthy bones and for purifying the bloodstream. To prepare the tonic, drumstick leaves should be ground with water, filtered, and mixed with milk.

drumstick-leaf juice is also very beneficial for pregnant women as it can help them overcome sluggishness of the uterus, ease delivery, and reduce post-delivery complications. In india, drumstick leaves are boiled in water and salt, the water is drained, and the leaves are served with ghee (clarified butter) to lactating mothers to increase breast milk.

drumstick leaves are very useful in treating wheezing, asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. A soup prepared by boiling a handful of leaves in 3/4 cup water for 5 minutes and cooled is served to those with respiratory problems. A little salt, pepper, and lime juice can be added to this soup.

drumstick has antibacterial properties and as such is very useful in preventing infections such as those of the throat, chest, and skin. Drumstick soup can be prepared from the leaves, flowers, and pods and used for this purpose as an antibiotic. Dried and powdered bark of the drumstick root can also be used for fungal skin infections.

drumstick leaves, flowers, and seeds are useful in treating sexual debility and weakness.

a teaspoonful of fresh drumstick-leaf juice mixed with honey and a glass of tender coconut water taken 2-3 times a day is a wonderful remedy for digestive disorders like diarrhea, dysentary, colitis, jaundice, and cholera. Drumstick-leaf juice is also effective in treating urinary diorders such as excessive urination.

drumstick-seed oil is useful in treating conjunctivitis.

fresh drumstick-leaf juice mixed with lime juice can also be applied to treat pimples, acne, and blackheads.

We are offering cucumber.
cucumber is a very edible fruit which comes from the cucumber plant cucumis sativus, which is part of the gourd family. It is being used for different purpose as it can be eaten raw or cooked. With so many health benefits it becomes one of the most important parts of food diet as well as skin diet.

your skin has many other purposes other than being beautiful and serving as an eye candy for everyone. It protects our internal organs from any of the external adversities as far as possible.

cucumber for eyes

it is believed that cucumber helps in reducing swelling around the eyes or the big dark circles under your eyes. This is world-wide treatment which is being used to its maximum extent.

cucumbers are the most wonderful and natural eye pads you can find for yourself. The puffiness and the tiredness in your eyes may just leave you, if you do this in a relaxed fashion. These natural eye pads do wonders after a long days work.

cucumber for skin

if you want a happy skin, then cucumber is the answer. As cucumber and the skin share the same level of hydrogen, it becomes easier for cucumber to mask all the problem areas. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which can get you relaxed in no time.

with so many useful ingredients in cucumber it can help you in treating so many skin problems. It has become part of daily beauty product into face packs, facials, juice and many other things which can affect your skin.

due to its cooling effect it can be termed as a magic wand for all your skin problems. The cleaning and cleansing property helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple.

the regular intake of cucumber juice is very useful both internally and externally.

to have a healthy glowing and smooth skin use this recipe

blend 4 - 5 leafs of fresh mint.

peel and de-seed the cucumber.

add mint leaves to the cucumber to make a puree.

beat egg white and keep it separate, then add this egg white to the cucumber mixture.

apply this evenly on your face for 20 minutes and then rinse it with water and pat it dry.