Chilli

Chili also known as chilli pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae.
Chili originated in the Americas. After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili spread across the world, used in both food and medicine.

Health Benefits of Chilli
1. Capsaicin : Chilli have vitamin C and Vitamin A containing beta-carotenoids which are powerful antioxidant. These antioxidants destroy free radical bodies. Usually, these radical bodies may travel in the body and cause huge amounts of damage to cells. These radical bodies could damage nerve and blood vessel in diabetes.

The antioxidants present in the chilli wipe out the radical bodies that could build up cholesterol causing major heart diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Chilli have antioxidants that can destroy cholesterol which could cause major disease like atherosclerosis and other heart diseases. Other disease like cataract and arthritis like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also dilates airway of lungs which reduces asthma and wheezing.

2. Detoxicants : Chilli acts as detoxifiers as they removes waste products from our body and increases supply nutrients to the tissues. It also acts as gastrointestinal detoxicants helping in digestion of food.

3. Pain killer : Chilli stimulates the release of endorphins that are natural pain killers. It relieves pain caused due to shingles (Herpes Zoster), bursitis, diabetic neuropathy and muscle spasm in shoulders, and extremities. It also helps in relieving arthritic pains in the extremities.

4. Antibiotic : Chilli brings fresh blood to the site of the infection. The fresh blood fights infection. The white blood cells and leukocytes present in the fresh blood fights viruses.

5. Brain : Capsaicin stimulates brain to excrete endorphin and gives a sense of pleasure when ingested. This is the reason people get addicted to chilli.

6. Cancer : It has been noted that vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid found in chilli reduces the risk of colon cancer. Chilli such as red pepper have cartonoid lycopene, which prevents cancer disease.

7. Heart Attack : Chilli have vitamin B6 and folic acid. The vitamin B reduces high homocysteine level. High homocysteine levels have been shown to cause damage to blood vessels and are associated with a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke. It also converts homocysteine into other molecules which is beneficial to lower cholesterol level.

8. Lung disease : Chilli gives relief from nasal congestion by increasing the metabolism. It also dilates airway of lungs which reduces asthma and wheezing. It relieves chronic congestion in people who are heavy drinkers.

Cigarette smoke contains benzopyrene which destroys the vitamin A in the body. The vitamin A present in chilli reduces inflammation of lungs and emphysema caused due to cigarette smoking.

Radish

Radishes are pretty much the fastest and easiest to grow of all the vegetable crops. They are a cool season vegetable, and can be sown as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. They can also be sown in late summer for a fall crop. All they require is a loose soil amended with organic matter for optimal root growth. Otherwise, they are practically indestructible plants that mature to harvestable size very quickly. Successive sowings every two weeks or so will supply a continuous harvest.

Benefits and uses of Radish

1.Radish is one of the richest sources of iron, calcium and sodium of all the common vegetables. Radish leaves have more calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin C and protein.

2.The leaves of radish are diuretic, antiscorbutic and laxative.

3.The vitamin C in radishes is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and has been shown to have a positive effect on asthma symptoms because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

4.Potassium can help lower your risk of kidney stones and strokes, and radishes along a diet high in other fruits and vegetables can significantly lower your risk of multiple sclerosis.

5.The juice has been used in the treatment of cholelithiasis as an aid in preventing the formation of biliary calculi.

6.The juice of the fresh radish leaves is diuretic and laxative.

7.The leaves have been used since those times to clean wounds. Olive leaves lower blood pressure and help to improve the function of the circulatory system.

8.Radish are mildly diuretic and may be used to treat conditions such as cystitis. Possessing some ability to lower blood sugar levels, the leaves have been taken for diabetes.

9.Beneficial for the teeth, gums, nerves, hair and nails.

Fresh radish roots contain a large amount of vitamin C than cooked radish roots.

The Benefits of Vegetables

Eating vegetables is an easy way to help a poor diet become healthier again. First of all, it is proven that vegetables contain a number of antioxidants that may help to stop certain cancers from forming in the body. These antioxidants like vitamin C also help the body to repair after long bouts of stress and illness and help to protect the body in the future. Tomatoes, for example, include lycopene which can even help to protect your eyes from sight problems

There is also the fiber factor in eating vegetables. Because of the high levels of fiber in vegetables, the digestive system can remain healthier and more toned. Just like your body’s muscles, the digestive system needs to remain sleek and able to process foods. When you eat more fiber, the insides of your digestive system can remain clear and healthy, allowing you to avoid issues with constipation and irregularity, not to mention colon cancers and polyps.

When you want to avoid animal products, you have to make sure that you are eating vegetables in order to get the protein that you’re lacking. By combining vegetables in your meals, you will be able to consume the essential amino acids that your body needs to survive. A simple meal of spinach, beans, and whole grain rice is a great way to treat your body right.

Vegetables also contain high levels of water in their structures, which allows them to be generally fat free and low in calories. This is a great asset for those that are watching their calories and want to lose weight. Combined with the fiber, eating vegetables also tends to make a person feel fuller for longer, and curbs unnecessary snacking.

Benefit of Vegetables

1.Eating vegetables regularly in your diet can have many health benefits. Vegetables are one of the most natural foods and contain different vitamins, minerals and thousands of other plant chemicals known to provide health benefits.

2.Eating vegetables can reduced many diseases.

3.Vegetables have generous amounts of vitamins. Vitamins regulate metabolism and vitamins are also used to convert the fats and carbohydrates into energy.

4.Vegetable juices that taste "strong" such as spinach and beet, are high in compounds that should be consumed in small quantities. Dilute these with milder tasting juices such as carrot, celery, or apple juice.

5.Green vegetables include varying amounts of phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest researchers because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.

6.Through vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of uric acid kidney stone formation. Fruit and vegetables provide an alkaline residue by which we can reduces the risk of uric acid crystallization in the urine.

7.Wonderful source of vitamin A are green vegetables, in the form of carotene. The most important source of vitamin A are carrot juice and hot chili peppers, which both includes over 10,000 International Units per hundred grams. Chlorella as a vegetable include vitamin A content of nearly 50,000 I.U. per hundred grams. Chlorella, which is a green, single-celled edible alga, is also high in chlorophyll, vitamin B12 and nucleic acids, which are sometimes known as "youth factors."

Vegetable-Rich Diets
Vegetables that are rich in diets reduce the risk of heart disease, cancers and high blood pressure. Such diets also help reduce the risk of diverticulitis, and protect against cataract and macular degeneration, the major cause of loss of vision among people over age 65.

I will mention a few types of vegetables & their benefit in my upcoming articles.

Brain Booster 2

You've heard it a hundred times "don't eat this - stop eating that". Look, you already know what NOT to eat.So in order to sharpen your mind, eliminate disease, heighten your senses, brighten your mood, give you a fresh supply of strength and stamina, you should eat more brain foods.
Your body is a machine, and food is the fuel that powers it.

I will continue to lists a few more for you to choose.


5. Fish - Salmon, sardines and cod are an excellent source of omega-3
fatty acids which are essential for brain growth and function.
All types of fish are good not just salmon. Your brain is 60 per cent fat,
so fish is a good source of that.



6. Eggs - Other than being a great protein source, egg yolks also have
a high amount of choline - a nutrient in the B vitamin family which helps
in memory development. The best way to eat your egg is soft boiled.
Frying or hard boiled destroys its protein, causing it to be allergenic.




7. Nuts - They provide vitamin E and are also a source of antioxidants
that protect the membranes of brain cell against free radicals.
Macadamia and almonds are good, ground peanuts are less ideal because they often result in allergic reactions.

8. Colourful vegetables - They provide high levels of antioxidants that

keep brain cells strong and healthy. Choose fresh vegetables in a wide

variety of colours to give you a range of antioxidants. Also, go for brighter
and hence more intense antioxidants, which help prevent cancer.