‘Diet & Nutrition’
Tea is a widely consumed beverage across the world. It is an integral part of everyday societal life. Not only is tea a nature’s wonder herb, but a stimulant, too. Of late, this herb has been receiving a lot of attention from the media. Tea has existed since centuries in countries like China, Japan, India and Sri Lanka. Its potentiality in promoting health has received world-wide attention.People across the globe are turning to this ancient herb to re-discover its magical benefits. This herb contains protective, anti-oxidant and revitalizing properties. Today it is cultivated across the world especially in tropical and subtropical regions Latin name – Camellia sinensis The degree of processing of this plant determines whether the tea would be green, black or red variety.
But the most popular varieties as are: a) Black Tea The major constituents of tea that contributes in establishing its distinctive identity as a beverage include caffeine, Poly-phenols and essential oil, theanine (an amino acid unique to tea), vitamins, minerals, and methyl-xanthines. Pantothenic acid and riboflavin are active principles present in its leaves. Kaempferol and Quercetin are active principles present in the fresh leaves and green tea. It contains fluoride essential for strong teeth. and contains half the amount of caffeine found in an equally-sized cup of coffee. It is devoid of calories – which is Good News for Health Conscious individuals!!! Recent research has depicted anti-oxidant properties (i.e. cancer fighting properties) in the herb-especially Green Tea. Extensive clinical research studies have been conducted to establish its efficacy. Benefits of Drinking Herbal Tea:
Today, as part of this series, we present a recipe on how to prepare Herbal Tea from Chamomile herb which has been described below: Chamomile Herbal Tea Ingredients Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture per cup of hot water. Steep this mixture 10 minutes and strain. Caution: Never give an infant or young child a medicinal tea with peppermint in it. The menthol in the peppermint could have a reverse reaction. Uses:
Dr Sameer Sippy TAGS:anti oxdidant, beverage, Camellia sinensis, Chamomile Tea, Green Tea, Herbal Tea, Shyamparni Tea
Latin Name – Momordica charantia Amongst the several home remedies that are used in controlling diabetes, one of the most important ingredients that are widely used is bitter gourd. Its active principle is called as plant-insulin possessing hypoglycaemic or insulin-like properties. Charantin another active principle helps in reducing the sugar levels of both-blood and urine. Bitter gourd should be liberally included in the diet of the diabetic. For reducing high sugar levels in the diabetics and subsequently leading a healthy lifestyle, Momordica charantia (Karvellaka) should be used in the following ways:
Try out this mouth-watering Indian dish prepared with bitter gourd as a chief ingredient given below BITTER GOURD FRY OR STUFFED KARELAS (Andhra Style) Ingredients 10 bitter gourds, ½cup ground nut (peeled & crushed); Method:
Dr Sameer TAGS:Ayurveda, Bitter gourd, Diabetes mellitus, Karvellaka Momodica charantia
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