Suburb January 2019

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Start your day by
adding honey, a
pinch of turmeric, a few
drops of ginger juice,
fresh lime juice, and a
pinch of cinnamon to a
glass of warm water
and drink it comfortably
to rightly start your
digestion process in the
body.
healthier and is known to even control
cholesterol, thanks to its content of omega-
3 fatty acids. According to Ayurveda, it
must be consumed daily in order to
maintain a healthy eyesight and radiant
skin.
Turmeric: as we all know is very rich in its
medicinal benefits. It has potent
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
and there is much research surrounding
turmeric which makes it a super food, easily
available in our kitchens. Eat it ripe and
fresh, mix it with milk for
respiratory ailments and
keep it in a regular
must take list to
enjoy its super
goodness. It
also aids in
wound
healing and
pain
reduction.
Though
many foods could
be described as ‘super,’
it’s important to understand
that there is no single food
that holds the key to good
health or disease
prevention.
Cinnamon: It
is termed as
the "super
spice," was more
expensive than gold
in the ancient days. It
improves digestion and
blood circulation, removes toxins from
the body, and was originally used in the
effective treatment of respiratory and sinus
congestion, bronchitis, colds, and the flu.
Sweet Potato: so easily and luxuriously
available with your vegetable vendor has
some Is loaded with many nutrients,
including potassium, fibre and vitamins A
and C.They’re also a good source of
carotenoids, a type of antioxidant that may
reduce your risk of certain types of cancer.
Berries: are a nutritional powerhouse of
vitamins, minerals, fibre and
antioxidants.Berries may also be effective in
treating various digestive and immunerelated
disorders when used alongside
traditional medical therapies. We
have Indian berries available
too so one does not need
to buy fancy imported
packets to consume
berries.
Green Tea: is
lightly
caffeinated with
a wide array of
medicinal
properties rich in
antioxidants and
polyphenolic
compounds which
have strong antiinflammatory
effects.
Research also indicates that the
combination of catechins and caffeine in
green tea may make it an effective tool for
weight loss in some people.
The last note
Achieving optimal health through food and
nutrition is about more than focusing on
one or two of the latest food trends.
Instead, good health is best supported by
eating a variety of nutritious foods every
day.Including some, or all, of the foods on
this list as part of a balanced diet can
benefit your overall health and may prevent
certain chronic diseases. s
January 2019 | suburb life 15