Rosehip tea

Rosehip tea has a red hue and a fruity taste and can be enjoyed both warm and cool. Rosehip is usually sold dried, and both seedless and whole rose hips are available for purchase.

If you’re using seedless ones, simply toss around 7 pieces into a cup and steep them for up to 10 minutes, further draining the solids. If you have whole rose hips, you can boil the same amount on low heat for 10-15 minutes and drain them before transferring into a cup.

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Fight Inflammation & Cancer with This Yummy Tomato Soup

This simple soup is not only full of delicious fresh flavors that will give you that fuzzy warmed up feeling of safety, it’s also an unbelievably healthy dish that can reduce the risks of cancer and stave of dangerous inflammations. You can get all this with help from 3 key ingredients: turmeric, tomatoes and black pepper. This could be the golden combination that your health has been calling for all year.

Inflammation and Chronic Diseases

Inflammation is indeed a natural and essential immune system response that protects you from health threats. However, inflammation can occur for no good reason, which is actually dangerous to your health. Research now establishes that inflammation of this kind, if unchecked, can lead to disease. Indeed, this unnecessary inflammation has been cited as the cause of the following chronic diseases: 

 

 • Arthritis 

 

• Asthma 

 

• Multiple sclerosis 

 

• Bowel disease 

 

To avoid these terrible diseases, the best thing you can do is combat inappropriate inflammation with an improved lifestyle and diet. According to a recent study on this subject, T. Edwards has stated: 

 

‘We have enough information presently to make the necessary changes in our lifestyles to significantly affect the inflammatory process and potentially live longer, healthier lives, with fewer burdens to an overburdened and failing medical system.'

Fighting Inflammation 

Therefore, to fight inflammation it’s necessary to take steps to improve our diet. We can do so by learning which ingredients will actually reduce the likelihood of inflammation – and hopefully provide plenty of other unrelated health benefits too. Of course, some foods may actually cause inflammation, but there are also some that abate and soothe inflammations, the most important of which is turmeric.  

 

Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has a long history of being used medicinally in the Orient, especially for its anti-inflammatory abilities. Unsurprisingly, the West has now woken up to the wonders of this spice’s benefits. A recent scientific study, comparing the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and ginger, found that turmeric is even better equipped to decrease the production of inflammatory cytokines and increase the production of their anti-inflammatory equivalents. Though this study was performed on rats, there is great hope that a human study will confirm this. 

 

Turmeric is not just useful when it comes to combating inflammation, however. But here is a brief summary of the ailments that turmeric can help fight: 

 

• Promotes digestive health 

 

• Treats Crohn’s disease 

 

• Treats ulcers 

 

• Treats inflammatory bowel disease 

 

As an antioxidant, it also helps prevent cancers, such as: 

 

• Breast cancer 

 

• Colon cancer 

 

• Leukemia 

 

• Melanoma cancer

Benefits of Black Pepper

To get the best of these turmeric benefits, we recommend eating it with black pepper. By itself, black pepper is a useful ally in the fight against oxidation in our bodies, and can also help stimulate digestion. Yet the wonderful thing here is that black pepper contains piperine, which increases our ability to absorb turmeric by a whopping 2000%. Absorption (also known as bioavailability) should always be taken into account when it comes to wonder substances like turmeric powder, and that’s why black pepper should be considered its perfect complement.  

 

Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomatoes also have some wonderfully healthy attributes. The most important of these here is that tomatoes are full of lycopene (this, in fact, makes them appear beautifully bright red), which makes them incredibly anti-oxidant. This means tomatoes can:

 

 • Lower the risk of cancer 

 

• Help prevent heart disease 

 

• Lower your cholesterol levels 

 

• Lower or balance your blood pressure 

 

And did you know that to increase your body’s absorption (bioavailability) of cancer-fighting tomatoes, you should choose cooked over raw tomatoes? 

 

Turmeric-Tomato-Black Pepper Soup Recipe 

 

To take advantage of these three wonderful cancer and inflammation-fighting ingredients in one sumptuous vegan-friendly meal, try this easy-to-make soup. Since it only takes 15 minutes, this must be one of the best ways you can fight inflammation and cancer as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients  

• ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, rinsed then sliced in half 

• 3-4 medium-sized tomatoes, diced and de-seeded 

• ½ cup low-sodium vegetable stock 

• 1 minced onion 

• 2 minced garlic cloves 

• 2 tsp. turmeric powder 

• 1 tsp. virgin coconut oil

• Sea salt (to taste) 

• 1 tsp. dried basil 

• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

 • A pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste)  

 

Directions 

 

1. In a pan fry the onion and garlic with coconut oil for just 1 minute on a medium heat. 

 

2. Add the cherry tomatoes and turmeric, cooking until the former becomes soft. 

 

3. Then add the stock, apple cider vinegar, diced tomatoes, and basil. On a medium-high heat bring the mix to the boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes on a low heat. 

 

4. Using either a hand mixer or blender, blend until creamy, or however you prefer. 

 

5. Finally, season with black pepper and salt. Serve, and enjoy!

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2 Beet juice recipes that aid in weight loss

1. Powerful detoxing juice:

Ingredients

• 1 beetroot - cubed
• 5-6 celery stalks
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 handful cilantro/ coriander leaves,
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until they have a smooth consistency, and add some lemon juice.

2. System booster, rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene:

Ingredients

• 1 beetroot – cubed
• 2-3 large carrots – chopped
• 1 celery stalk

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until they have a smooth consistency and add a pinch of salt.
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VEGETABLES WHICH BOOSTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

1) Cruciferous vegetables are the gold standard in immune-boosting vegetables.

Although all vegetables have nutrients and some protective powers, for these vegetables, it’s off the charts. Cruciferous vegetables have a special chemical composition: They have sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent flavours. When they’re broken down by biting, blending, or chopping, a chemical reaction occurs that converts these sulphur-containing compounds into isothiocyanates (ITCs). ITCs prevent and knock out cancer and have infinite proven immune-boosting capabilities.

They contain antiviral and antibacterial agents that keep you disease free. Adding the following cruciferous vegetables to your daily plate is like taking an anticancer pill: arugula, beet greens, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radishes, red cabbage, turnip greens, or watercress.

 

2) Garlic is surely one of the world’s most potent medicines, and its potent smell is what makes it so powerful.

The active ingredient allicin turns into organosulfurs, which are the compounds that keep your cells safe from all the destructive cellular processes that can cause major chronic diseases. Garlic is a natural antiseptic; it prevents cancer, fights infection, and prevents colds. Research also states that garlic may prevent or decrease chronic diseases associated with age, such as atherosclerosis, stroke, cancer, immune disorders, brain ageing, cataracts, and arthritis.

3 ) Onions are rich in quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cancer.

Like garlic, onions also contain the amazing compound allicin. Red and purple onions contain anthocyanins, the same antioxidants that make berries so robust in healing powers. In addition to being extraordinary at pre venting and healing cancer, the quercetin contained in onion makes them a safe therapy for allergies; it also helps prevent heart disease and reduce high blood pressure.

4) The power of mushrooms comes from their ability to enhance the activity of natural killer T cells (NKT).

These NKTs attack and remove cells that are damaged or infected by a virus. Mushrooms are associated with decreasing most cancers and significantly reducing the risk of breast cancer in women. They prevent DNA damage, slow cancer or tumour growth, and prevent tumours from acquiring a blood supply.

5) Tomatoes are also the richest source of the exceptionally potent antioxidantlycopene, a substance that prevents cancer, particularly cancer of the prostate.

Tomatoes also have high levels of beta carotene, an antioxidant that supports the immune system. They have high dietary fibre and taste delicious raw or cooked.

6) Beets are an amazing blood purifier.

Beets are rich in iron and produce the disease-fighting white blood cells. They also stimulate red blood cells and improve the supply of oxygen to the cells. Beets prevent cancer and heart disease, and the detoxifying properties make them good for your organs. Beets are also high in fibre and nourishing for digestive health.

7) Spinach is rich in beta carotene, which the body transforms into vitamin A, triggering your immune response to keep you well.

Spinach prevents cancer and heart disease and is rich in the disease-fighting mineral zinc. The vitamin C helps you resist colds and infection and keeps your skin healthy; the B vitamins keep you calm and more energetic.

8) Asparagus’s biggest talent is its ability to encourage the body to flush out toxins, due to its natural diuretic abilities.

Asparagus is both cleansing and anti-inflammatory to the body. It has the antioxidant glutathione,which can lower your risk factor for heart disease and cancer. It’s useful for all inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome.

9) Artichoke supports the liver.

The substance cynarin gives artichoke its detoxifying qualities. Artichokes’ B vitamins increase mental alertness and strengthen your immunity.

10) Red bell pepper is bursting with vitamin C, making it a powerful immune builder.

Red bell pepper’s high level of beta carotene turns into vitamin A, making it a strong defence against disease. Although green and yellow peppers are certainly healthy, they’re more super foodish. Although they both have similar amounts of vitamin C, red bell peppers have quite a bit more of the superstar beta carotene.

11) Sweet potatoes are far superior than the run-of-the-mill white potato.

The orange variety contains beta carotene, which makes them filled with robust antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer abilities. They’re also full of fibre and the vitamin E they contain is healthy for the skin.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COMMON SPICES

Common spices from our everyday lives are full of benefits. Here is a list for you. You will be surprised what a storehouse of nutrition they all are.

Cardamom (elaichi)

• Acts as an excellent detoxification agent thereby improving digestion and reducing gas and stimulating appetite.
• Powdered cardamom can be used in desserts like kulfi or even added to food.

Asafoetida (hing)

• Consumption of asafoetida helps women during cramps during the menstrual cycle
• It is also prescribed after childbirth because its anti-flatulent properties helps in digestion
• A paste of asafoetida and water when rubbed on a infant’s stomach, cures them of colic pains

Carom seeds (ajwain)

• It helps in digestion and cures flatulent. Its effect is best when crushed.
• One can add it to the dough to make paranthas or even to flavour meat dishes.
• It has antiseptic properties and thus has been used as a cough remedy. It can be added to the chicken broth for best results or even added to hot water and its vapours inhaled during colds.

Cinnamon (dalchini)

• Has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
• Regulates metabolic rate and betters cardiovascular health
• Reduces bacterial growth in food

Chili powder (mirchi)

• It helps to improve circulation and also cures inflammation
• Helps to improve the body's immunity and also reduces the cholesterol level
• By increasing the body's metabolism rate it aids in weight loss
• It lowers the risk of diabetes

Cloves (laung)

• The essential oil eugenol in has antiseptic properties. This makes cloves important in dental care. For this either a clove can be chewed on or even its oil applied in the area where it hurts.
• It improves digestion and relieves the body from constipation by increasing the secretion of intestinal enzymes.
• Cloves contain potassium which helps to control the blood pressure.

Fenugreek seeds (methi)

• It is an excellent source of soluble dietary fibre which helps to lower cholesterol levels. The seeds can be soaked in water overnight and the water drunk next morning for best results.
• It helps in smooth bowel movement and prevent constipation.
• When had with cereals, it is said to increase the milk secretion in nursing mothers.

Cumin (jeera)

• It helps to reduce the blood glucose level.
• It reduces pancreatic inflammation and also prevents excess weight loss.
• Regular consumption improves the body's immunity against infections.
• It protects the liver from toxic substances.

Fennel seeds (saunf)

• It is rich in dietary fibre and chewing a pinch of it regularly keeps the bowel movement easy.
• It helps to relieve coughs and also reduce muscle pains. Boiling a spoonful of it in water and sipping on the warm water is the home remedy to cure muscle pains.

Peppercorn (kali mirch)

• The essential oil piperine is an alkaloid which not only imparts the pungent character to the corns but also helps to improve the digestive power by increasing the intestinal. For best results grind it to a powder and add it to the food in the end as else most of its essential oils evaporate.
• Peppercorns contain a number of minerals of which potassium controls the heart rate and manganese acts an antioxidant.
• It has antiseptic properties which helps to fight tooth decay and swollen gums.
• Boil it in water with holy basil and drink sips of the warm water for cure to sore throats and flatulent.

Ginger

• Chewing on sweetened ginger controls motion sickness and nausea, cures gastrointestinal infection.
• Regular consumption relieves arthritis pain and swelling. Have it in the form of ginger tea.
• Excess of ginger, can however, not only cause stomach irritation but also adversely affect blood clotting and should be avoided during surgeries.

Mustard Seeds (sarson/rai)

• Mustard seeds are rich in B complex vitamins which is needed by the body for replenishment, enzyme synthesis and the proper functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin B3 present within the seeds helps to reduce the triglyceride levels thus fighting cholesterol.
• It is an excellent source of vitamin E which protects cell membranes from harmful radicals.
• The oil from the seeds is said to cure muscle and arthritic pain and also stimulates hair growth when massaged on the scalp.
• Massing the warm oil on a baby's chest also relieves him of cold and coughs.
• The seeds when ground and consumed act as a laxative.

Turmeric (haldi)

• A powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic spice and hence a paste of it when applied to wounds or even stings, helps it to heal.
• Improves the functioning of the liver.
• It is often used with warm milk to treat common cold.
• It reduces the inflammation in arthritis patients.
• Add black pepper to the dish when adding turmeric as the former is said to help the body in absorbing the turmeric to the maximum.

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