Thursday, July 5, 2012

Carrot ,Sweet Potatoes, Amla


Carrots




  • Ideal for pregnant women, children and the diseased. Pregnant women should consume 25 gram carrot.. This prevents constipation. Reduces tiredness. Cures anemia. Baby will be fair and strong.
  • Rich in Vitamin C and A. Strengthens teeth and bones. Rich in calcium and phosphorous.
  • Prevents constipation and piles.
  • To cure stomach related problems – add grated coconut in butter milk along with small onion, coriander, ginger. Keep it for some time and consume. This cures ulcers in stomach and mouth. Also keeps mouth fresh.
  • Purifies blood and increases iron.
  • Prevents giddiness.
  • Good for skin too. Apply on skin to cure pimples.
  • Reduces hair fall.
  • Boil carrot in milk, add honey and give to children. This strengthens their bones. Promotes their growth and increases immunity.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes, especially the deeper-colored ones, are extremely rich in carotenes (precursor of vitamin A). They are also an excellent source of vitamins C, B2, B6, E and biotin (B7). Rich in manganese, folic acid, copper and iron.  Rich in dietary fiber. It is very low in sugar, and in fact is a good blood sugar regulator.
Anti-oxidant:  Sweet potatoes have been found to contain a high amount of anti-oxidant, making it suitable in combating inflammatory problems like asthma, arthritis, gout, etc.
Diabetes:  This fibrous root is suitable for diabetics' consumption as it is a very good blood sugar regulator, helps to stabilize and lower insulin resistance.
Digestive tract, healthy:  The significant amount of dietary fiber, especially when eaten with the skin, helps to promote a healthy digestive tract, relieving constipation and also helps prevent colon cancer.
Emphysema:  Smokers and people who inhale second-hand smoke should regularly consume foods high in vitamin A as smoke has been found to induce vitamin A deficiency, causing a host of other health problems to the lungs.
Fetal Development:  The high folate content is important and necessary for healthy fetal cell and tissue development.
Immune System:  Regular consumption of sweet potatoes strengthens the body's immune system and develops resistance to infection.
Heart diseases:  Consumption of this high potassium root helps to prevent heart attack and stroke. It helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body cells, as well as normal heart function and blood pressure.
Muscle Cramps: A deficiency in potassium can cause muscular cramps and greater susceptibility to injury. Make sweet potatoes a regular part of your diet if you exercise a lot, both for an energy boost and to prevent cramps and injuries.
Stress: When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, causing the body potassium levels to be reduced. By snacking on the potassium-packed sweet potato, it helps to rebalance the vital mineral, and helps normalize the heartbeat. This in turn sends oxygen to the brain and regulates the body's water balance.








  • 1 Amla = 3 apples!       
  • Reduces pitha
  • Strengthens immune system. Prevents cold, cough and viral infections.
  • Rich in vitamin C and Calcium. Even dry amla does not lose the vitamin c.
  • Diabetics can consume one Amla daily to keep sugar levels under control. Can mix with bitter guard too.
  • Amla+ginger juice in empty stomach reduces body weight
  • Mix Amla with mint, ginger and lemon to alleviate stomach problems.
  • Gooseberry strengthens heart muscles. Also Reduces cholesterol.
  • Improves appetite.
  • Mix with keelanelli and karisalankanni to reduce jaundice.
  • Has anti aging properties.
  • It also strengthens the liver, helping it in eliminating toxins from the body
  • Amla-Berry is especially supportive to the urinary system and can be helpful if you experience a mild burning sensation while urinating. It supports natural diuretic action, but does not force water from the body like diuretic pills.
  • Amla-Berry boosts absorption of calcium, thus creating healthier bones, teeth, nails and hair. It also helps maintain youthful hair color and retards premature graying, and supports the strength of the hair follicles, so there is less thinning with age.
  • Nourishes the brain and mental functioning
  • Strengthens the lungs 
  • Cures TB
  • Good stool softener.
  • Cures ulcer.
  • Digestion: It enhances all thirteen digestive fires (agni). But it works more slowly and gently than ginger or other digestion-enhancing herbs, so it can be taken by people with a lot of Pitta without fear of creating excess stomach acid. In addition, it improves assimilation of iron for healthy blood.
  • Eye care: Taking Gooseberry juice with honey is good for improving eyesight. It improves nearsightedness and cataract. It reduces intraocular tension.
  • Regulates elimination: Amla-Berry tablets pacify Apana Vata, thus helping with the downward flow of energy in the body. They keep the function of elimination regular and ease constipation.
  • Good for the skin:  Amla-Berry moisturizes the skin, cleanses the tissues of toxins, and supports immunity of the skin against bacterial infection. It helps enhance glow and luster.
  • Acts as a body coolant: Although Amla-Berry is good for all doshas and seasons, it is especially effective in the hot season to cool Pitta dosha. It is an especially good rasayana for people with Pitta and Vata body types.
  • Flushes out toxins: Individuals who have been eating "junk" food for a while tend to have accumulated deposits of preservatives and additives in the liver. Amla-Berry helps support the liver in flushing out chemicals and additives from the physiology.
  • Increases vitality: Because it has five tastes and supports all the doshas and many body functions and cleanses the blood and the microchannels of the body, Amla-Berry increases energy and removes fatigue. It supports regeneration of cells-the process by which tired old cells are replaced by      vital, new ones.
  • Improves muscle tone Amla-Berry enhances protein synthesis, which is why it is good for strengthening muscles and building lean muscle mass. Its unique ayurvedic action offers athletes and body-builders a natural way to tone muscles and build lean mass.
  •  Acts as an antioxidant: Amla-Berry tablets and other rasayanas that contain Amalaki are effective broad-spectrum antioxidants and free radical scavengers, helping to reduce disease and slow the aging process.
  • Enhances fertility: By balancing Apana Vata and by nurturing all the dhatus (body tissues), Amla-Berry also keeps menstruation regular and healthy. Amla-Berry supports the reproductive systems of both men and women and can help overcome difficulty in conceiving. It is a vrishya herb, which means that it enhances all the seven tissues (dhatus), including the reproductive tissue. This herb nurtures the ovaries and sperm, and it has a property called garbhasthapana, which means it enhances fertility and the possibility of conception. It is especially nurturing for women, strengthening the uterus and supporting reproductive health.
  • Prevents mouth odour
  • Prevents premature graying of hair. Mix with lemon leaves and apply over the hair.

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