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86Health Benefits of Barley - The Nutritious Grain
Barley is said to be the oldest of all cultivated grains and has been the principal bread plant among the ancient Hebrews, Greeks and the Romans. Apart from the numerous health benefits Barley is used as animal feed, seed and for malt production. Apart from being the key ingredient in Beer and Whiskey, the uses for barley malt include extracts, syrups and flavorings. Barley is used as a thickening and flavoring agent in soups, stews, gravy, casseroles, baby foods, baked goods and ice cream.
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87Watermelon Fruit Health Benefits
There is nothing more refreshing and thirst quenching like a juicy slice of watermelon fruit in summer. There are numerous benefits of consuming this fruit. Watermelon is a good source of Vitamin C,Vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium and potassium and at the same time is low in calories. Even the inner rind of this fruit which is light green or white in color is loaded with many nutrients in it.
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81Saffron Spice Benefits and Recipes
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. It is the worlds most expensive spice.It has been used as a seasoning, fragrance, dye and medicine for over 3000 years. It is widely used in Ayurvedic, homeopathy treatments and Natural Home remedies.
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83Indian Eggplant Recipes - 3 Easy and Tasty Dishes using Brinjal (Baingan)
Eggplants are rich sources of phenolic compounds that function as antioxidants. Because of the phenolic compound found in Brinjal it is said to be good to fight cancer and bad cholesterol. There are several easy and tasty recipes for Brinjal. Given are the recipes for Baingan ki Barta, Bagaira Baingan and Stuffed Baingan.
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79Turmeric Information and Recipes - Haldi Doodh, Pickle
Turmeric also known as the Indian Saffron is a member of the ginger family and widely used in Ayurveda because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties. This spice is also used as food color and to add flavor in Indian cuisine. In India turmeric is considered to be auspicious and also have a religious significance, especially hindu religious rituals. Given are the numerous benefits of turmeric and some pickles and health drinks using turmeric.
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76Leftover Rice Recipes
Rice is the comfort food of most Indians. It is always best to consume the rice made on the same day without heating it up again and again. But many a times we end up with a situation of having leftover rice the next day. However, Rice need not be wasted as leftover rice is very versatile when it comes to recipes. Given are recipes of Curd rice, Lemon Rice, Tomato Rice, Aloo Pulav, Fried Rice, Rice Pancake and Rice Pudding.
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75Health Benefits of Lentils
Lentils are part of the legume family. Lentils are seeds of a plant whose botanical name is Lens ensculenta. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds that are round, oval or heart-shaped disks. Lentils are a good source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B and iron. Lentils have numerous health benefits and are available throughout the year and can be purchased fresh, frozen or canned and are often put in salads and soups.
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75Bitter Gourd - Health Benefits and Recipes
The scientific name of Bitter Gourd or Bitter Melon is Momordica Charantia. It is a tropical vine and the fruits, leaves and extracts of this plant are used as medicine. Bitter gourd has several essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorous, copper and potassium. Bitter Melon is very helpful in regulating the Blood Sugar Levels and as a Diabetic Cure.
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77Okra Recipes - 3 Tasty Indian Dishes using Lady's Finger (Bhindi)
Okra is high in nutritional value and low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein and Dietary Fiber and assists in weight loss. Given are 3 easy and tasty Indian Recipes made with Okra, also known as Lady's finger, Gumbo and Bhindi.
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76Health Benefits of Carrots
The carrot is a root vegetable which is scientifically known as Daucus carota. It belongs to the Umbelliferae family and have numerous health benefits. Carrots are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, dietary fiber and minerals and can be consumed as raw, juiced or cooked.
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