PUMPKINS

Pumpkin

 

PUMPKIN:

1.Pumpkin is one of the very low calorie vegetables and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. The vegetable is one of the food items recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.

2.Pumpkin is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E.

3.It is also an excellent source of many natural poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds such as α, ß carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zea-xanthin. Carotenes convert into vitamin A inside the body.

4.The fruit is a good source of B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid.

5.It is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.

6.Pumpkin seeds indeed are an excellent source of dietary fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for heart health. In addition, the seeds are concentrated sources of protein, minerals and health-benefiting vitamins.

7.The health benefits of pumpkin for babies are that it supplies essential nutrients for your baby’s development, it helps in building a strong immune system, it eliminates intestinal worms, it has antimicrobial properties and supplies antioxidants.

8.They help support  a healthy prostate,bladder and kidneys.They contain lutein for eye health.

9.They contains beta-cryptoxanthin which may decrease the risk of lung cancer in smokers. They protect us from “age related macular disease”.Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of tryptophan which is converted to GABA in the brain.

10.Anti-inflammatory.Anti-fungal & anti-parasitic properties. Natural treatment for tapeworms & other parasites.

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GREEN TEA

Green Tea

GREEN TEA:

1.Green tea is loaded with bioactive compounds that can have various beneficial effects on health.

2.Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function.

3.Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning in the short term, although not all studies agree.

4.Green tea has powerful antioxidants that may protect against cancer. Multiple studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of various types of cancer.

5.The bioactive compounds in green tea can have various protective effects on neurons and may reduce the risk of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the two most common neurodegenerative disorders.

6.The catechins in green tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria and some viruses. This can lower the risk of infections and lead to improvements in dental health, a lower risk of caries and reduced bad breath.

7.Some controlled trials show that green tea can cause mild reductions in blood sugar levels. It may also lower the risk of developing type II diabetes in the long term.

8.Green tea has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol, as well as protect the LDL particles from oxidation. Observational studies show that green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

9.Some studies show that green tea leads to increased weight loss. It is particularly effective at reducing the dangerous abdominal fat.

10. Green Tea May Decrease Your Risk of Dying and Help You Live Longer.

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