The benefits of Turkey berry
A south Indian staple, used across a variety of cuisines, this underrated — and often overlooked — berry is grown in backyards under tropical conditions. Known as Turkey Berry colloquially, this tangy perennial packs in taste and a plethora of health benefits.
For people with low hemoglobin, turkey berries can be a boon as they help increase the production of red blood cells and keep anemia, and related disorders at bay. It is also good for digestive problems, solving a wide range of issues like diarrhea, acidity and stomach pain due to indigestion. Since turkey berries are typically tangy and bitter, they are great to control blood sugar levels, and prevent the onset of type-2 diabetes. Turkey berries boost the body’s immunity from common ailments like cold, cough and the flu. They also help lower blood pressure, keep cardiovascular diseases away, and can help kidney function.
For women who are pregnant, menstruating or menopausal, turkey berries come with a host of benefits that helps them combat the side effects of these problems. It also keeps the metabolism in check, and helps prevent certain kinds of cancers. Turkey berries are also a natural antibacterial.
Turkey berries can be cooked in many ways, but the most popular and effective preparation is in a curry, with healing Indian spices like turmeric and herbs like curry leaves, to boost the wellness benefits of the berry itself!
Junk food
Common sense decrees that we eat to satisfy our body’s physical hunger and needs. However, this may not always be the case. Sometimes, emotional triggers can decide what we eat and how much of it we eat, to feel better about ourselves and to cope with depression, stress, anger or even just boredom. This is typically called emotional eating.
While you can make healthy eating choices even during emotional eating – like reaching for an apple, or a bowl of yogurt, this isn’t usually the case. People who are given to emotional eating usually reach for feel-good or junk food. So desserts, fried snacks, pizzas, burgers and so on, are the norm for those who give in.
Why is this bad for you? First of all, your body doesn’t actually need the food – your mind just needs it to feel good at that particular moment while you’re eating it. So it’s unnecessary empty calories, plus a whole lot of side effects and health problems that these foods bring. Also, eating is a quick fix. It doesn’t really solve the problem that triggered it. Once you’re done with your emotional eating spree, you’re also likely to feel shame and regret, which further compounds your problems.
To fix emotional eating, first stop keeping things that are tempting handy. Stock your pantry and fridge with healthy snacks – fresh fruits and veggies, dairy and so on, so you can resist the temptation to reach out for junk food. Secondly, get to the root of the trigger, solve it and find ways to circumvent it.
. Are you repressing negative emotions?
. Are you simply bored and have nothing else to do?
. Are you stressed out and can’t cope?
Stop using food mindlessly as a solution; be mindful of everything you put in your body. When you feel the urge to eat, put it off for five minutes and rationalise as to why you shouldn’t do this. It may help to an extent. Eat fulfilling wholesome meals on time every day, and always stop eating when you’re feeling full, no matter how tempting the taste!
There’s a lot of debate on whether pickles are good for you. Pickles, as they are known in the west, are quite different from Indian pickles, although the actual process of pickling can be traced back to India! Pickles abroad use vegetables like cucumbers, preserved in a fermented brine, and offer probiotic benefits for gut health. These are low in calories, but high in sodium, so people with blood pressure need to be a bit careful about consuming them.
However, with most Indian pickles, this is not the case. They’re definitely not low in calories since they’re made in excessive oil and salt, which are the primary preservatives. So you’re risking the consumption of transfats and its side effects, as well as the risks that come with extra sodium intake, like an overload on the kidneys and blood pressure.
However, the pickles are still fermented, so if quality oil and spices are used, it may not necessarily be bad for you. Make your pickles at home so you have control over this, and use a variety of healthy ingredients like carrots, lime, mangoes, peppers and even fish or chicken. Lastly, moderation is the key – pickles are meant to add a hint of flavour to your food and not overtake it completely in place
Nutrition
The Ornish diet is named after Dean Ornish, who was the president and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito in California. This diet, based on research conducted by Ornish and his team, expounded the health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
The diet itself focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and beans. It is high in nutrients but low in fat. With the Ornish diet, you need to consume low-fat versions of dairy – milk, cheese, yoghurt and so on. Oils should also be consumed in moderation, as well as high-fat foods, like nuts, seeds and so on. Alcohol and excessive refined sugar are strict no-nos as well!
However, the Ornish diet says that following a diet alone is not enough. It emphasises the benefits of exercise for half an hour every day, to make the diet more effective. It also tells you to lead a balanced life – which means enough sleep, no stress, no overeating, and so on.
The Ornish diet offers several health benefits, the most pronounced of which is heart health, reducing heart-related diseases. Weight loss is another benefit. With this diet, you’re also likely to consume more fibre and reduce your intake of unhealthy foods like sugar. However, you’re likely to omit essential fatty acids found in avocadoes, seeds and nuts, since this is a low-fat diet, so it may not be fully sustainable. Have a cheat day, where you can include all these in your diet to balance
The benefits of chia seeds
A whole grain loaded with a number of essential nutrients, chia seeds make for a powerful addition to one's diet. It offers an array of health benefits that you surely can't miss out on. From helping boost immunity, promoting weight loss, preventing skin from ageing, to promoting good hair health, chia seeds have a lot to offer for the benefit of one’s overall health. Whip it up in a smoothie for a rich energy drink, use it in DIY beauty recipes for your skin and hair, or simply incorporate it in your daily meals for a healthy diet, this versatile chia seeds can work wonders whether you ingest it or use it topically. It also makes for a great protein substitute for all you vegetarians out there. Check out this video to discover all the advantages this super food has to offer.
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