Effective 5 Kitchen Ingredients For Healthy Living Glycemic Index Lab
Garlic One of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and a good source of manganese, selenium and vitamin C, Garlic is used to give a flavor in not just the main dishes but also side dishes and sauce. • Garlic Is Highly Nutritious, But Has Very Few Calories • Garlic Can Combat Sickness, Including the Common Cold • Garlic Improves Cholesterol Levels, Which May Lower The Risk of Heart Disease • Garlic Contains Antioxidants That May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Ginger Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian cuisine. Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. • It reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps. • It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation. • It inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold. • In the intestinal tract, it reduces gas and painful spasms.
Lemons • Lemons are great addition to your dressings if you want to pack a punch to your salads. It is also used as a preservative. • Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies • It helps cure the common cold. • It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems. • Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session
Onions • Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar. • Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers. • Onions have antibiotic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and carminative properties to help you stay away from infections. • Onions are rich in sulphur, fibers, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C and they are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium • An onion a day can cure insomnia or sleeping disorders. This will surely give you a good night’s sleep. • Onions can be used to prevent cancers. It works against head, neck and colon cancers.
Olive Oil
Olive Oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which help lower risk of hear disease. It can support weight loss and improves endothelial function and prevent from unwanted blood clotting. • Olive oil decrease the risk of breast cancer. • Olive oil lowers the levels of total blood cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. • Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E, long thought to minimize cancer risk.
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