Ayurvedic Superfood: Superfood broadly refers to foods that are packed with nutrients and have minimal calories. So who wouldn’t want to have them? Although there has been criticism that the term was coined for marketing purposes to influence certain food trends and to sell products, many of these items are shown to have great health benefits in exchange for adding minimal calories. Known for The great thing is that you don’t have to rely on expensive, imported foods, there are a bunch of Indian superfoods – readily available – that you can count on.
Ayurveda expert Dr Rekha Radhamani recently took to Instagram to share a post on 7 Ayurvedic superfoods that can be consumed daily. In the post, she mentions that certain Ayurvedic foods are “universally good for everyone every day”. She mentions these 7 superfoods:
- personnel
- Pomegranate
- Ghee
- moong dal
- Honey
- black raisins
- tender radish
So let’s know about the health benefits of these superfoods:
Gooseberry: Rich in Vitamin C, Amla or Indian gooseberry is known for its anti-aging and immunity-boosting properties. So include more of these in your diet.
Pomegranate: Pomegranate is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and has many health benefits. It boosts immunity, helps fight type-2 diabetes and controls blood pressure.
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Ghee: When she insisted that we should eat ghee, our grandmother was right! Studies have proved that adding ghee to your diet lowers the glycemic index of the food. Nutritionists like Rujuta Diwekar – known for helping Kareena Kapoor Khan achieve her admirable figure – swear by ghee.
Moong Dal: Rich in iron, potassium and magnesium, moong dal is a very popular Indian superfood. Being rich in fiber, it helps in digestion. Some studies have shown that this lentil improves glucose tolerance as it has a low glycemic index and is therefore good for diabetic patients. It is also good for the heart and improves blood circulation.
Honey: Honey has many health benefits. Raw honey is a rich source of antioxidants called polyphenols. Eating a teaspoon daily can have many health benefits. Be sure to buy good quality, organic honey.
Black Raisins: Rich in vitamins, dietary fiber and minerals, black raisins are good for anemic patients, help eliminate harmful toxins from the body and even improve heart health.
Tender Radish: Rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium, radishes are known to help reduce heart diseases and high blood pressure.
(Disclaimer: The article is based on general information. Zee News does not confirm this.)