Green Veggies – Fresh Green Vegetables washed and cooked properly add variety, richness and ultimate nutrition to our plate. It is a very good habit to include them in daily diet.
Hello dear readers! How are you feeling today? Here is another exciting post where I am going to share some fabulous health benefits of green veggies which are easily available and can do wonders if taken as a daily diet.
Yes friends, undoubtedly health is wealth! So to achieve this wealth, it is always good to make conscious selection of our food and keep a track on our daily diet.
We all talk about boosting our immunity these days. With the pandemic situation around us, we ought to become more and more caring towards our health. So I am listing some awesome green vegetables and their benefits . Here we go..
Table of Contents
Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
- Dishes – oats,poha, Stuffed Capsicum, Paneer Tikka, Maggi/Noodles, Chilli Paneer, Pizza, Pasta etc.
- Rich in Vitamin A,B6,C,K,antioxidants
- Good for heart and reduces the risk of heart diseases.
- Helps to loose weight by burning fat and improves digestion.It is also good for diabetics and is low carb veggie,protects body cells from damages.
- Good for bones (Vitamin K rich) , eyes (rich in beta carotene – pro vitamin A) , skin (Vitamin C rich).
- It is a great immunity booster and is also good for blood due to it’s richness in Vitamin C.
Ladyfinger (Bhindi)
- Dishes : Bharwa Bhindi, Bindi masala, Bhindi bhujia etc.
- It is good for eyes, skin, blood (RBC production and beneficial for pregnant women.
- It is also a great immunity booster as rich in Vitamin C.
- It is good for weight loss,lowers cholesterol and relieves constipation due to it’s richness in fibres. It is very good for heart.
Sponge gourd (Turai)
- Dishes: Sabji, Turai Chane ki dal etc.
- Low carb,highly rich in fibres, beneficial for weight loss, digestion and is anti diabetic.
- Protects from heart diseases,very good for heart.It is an excellent blood purifier.
- Rich in Vitamin C, it is a great immunity Booster.
Bottle gourd (Lauki)
- Dishes : Juice, Halwa, Bhujia sabji, Chana dal lauki, kheer,pakode, kofta etc.
- Best for weight loss, heart, diabetics,pregnant women, kidney & liver diseases.
- It contains 90% water and is very low in calories, zero fat and rich in fibres.
- Very beneficial to relieve from acidity due to alkaline nature.
- It helps in skin glow and also very good for stomach.
Beans (Faliyan)
- Dishes : Bhujia sabji, poha, noodles, maggi, mix vegetables,pulao etc.
- Very rich in vitamins,iron and minerals, they help in prevention from anemia, boosting energy level or low metabolism.
- They are great for skin, bones, hair, nails. Rich in antioxidants protect from cell damage.
- Good for heart, eyesight and also have detox qualities to flush away toxins from the body.
Peas (Matar)
- Dishes : Matar ghugni,Chura Matar, matar paneer, matar methi malai, sabji, noodles/maggi, pulao etc.
- They are rich in Vitamins K, C, antioxidants, fibres, iron.
- Great for digestion,prevents anaemia.
- Good immunity booster, good for eye, heart, weight loss and skin.
Cabbage (band gobhi)
- Dishes : Salads, Sabji, Pulao, Noodles, Momos etc.
- Rich in Vitamin C,K, fibres, minerals.
- It helps in digestion, weight loss, protects from heart diseases, helps lower down the blood pressure and cholesterol.
Cucumber (Kheera)
- Dishes : Salad, Juice, Raita, Sandwich etc.
- Rich in water content (96℅), vitamins and minerals, antioxidents.
- Protects from chronic diseases and constipation,best for hydration & weight loss.
Pointed gourd (Parwal)
- Dishes : Bhujia Sabji, Gravy Curry, Stuffed etc.
- Rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, C.
- Boosts immunity,protects from flu, helps in digestion, prevents gastric issues, good for weight loss,reduces cholesterol , purifies blood.
Spinach (Palak)
- Dishes : Saag, Sabji, Soup, Palak Paneer, Palak Parathe etc.
- Rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Iron.
- Boosts immunity,best for skin, eyesight, weight loss, bones, brain, heart
- Protects from hypertension, asthma, arthritis, migraine,acne, anaemia, cancer, ageing.
Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)
- Dishes : Saag, Sabji, Parathe etc.
- Rich in vitamin A, C, K, fibres, Calcium, antioxidants.
- Good for heart, weight loss, digestive system,bones.
- Prevents diabetes, mouth ulcers, anaemia
Coriander (Dhania)
- Dishes : Chutney, Sprinkled to enhance taste of Poha, oats, vegetables, pulao, chole, rajma etc.
- Rich in manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, antioxidants.
- Boosts Immunity, helps to reduce blood sugar,protects from infections and heart diseases, good for brain, digestion, skin.
Green Chillies ( Hari Mirch)
- Dishes : Achaar, Added to enhance taste of vegetables,poha, oats, maggi,pulao etc.
- Rich in Vitamin A, B6, C, iron, copper, potassium.
- Good for skin,digestion,weight loss(burns fat) , diabetic people.
Broccoli 🥦
- Dishes : Sabji, Salad, Pulao etc.
- Rich in fibres, protein, iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, B9, C, K.
- Good for boosting immunity, digestion, body cells and tissues,skin, bones, teeth, brain, diabetic people.Prevents constipation, heart diseases
Bitter Gourd (Karela)
- Dishes : Sabji, Stuffed (Bharwa Karela) , Juice etc.
- Rich in fibres, vitamin A, C, zinc, potassium, iron.
- Boosts immunity,Reduces blood sugar, Cholesterol, good for brain, tissues, eyesight, skin and weight loss.
Mint Leaves (Pudina)
- Dishes : Chutney, Sprinkled to enhance taste of vegetables,salads etc.
- Rich in fibre, vitamin A,antioxidants, iron, manganese, folate.
- Protects from digestive disorder – IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), indigestion, cold and bad breath. Good for brain.
Flat Green Beans (Sem)
- Dishes : Bhujia Sabji (mainly)etc.
- Rich in vitamin A, B, K, C, proteins, fibres.
- Boosts immunity, good for heart, lowers blood sugar level, diabetic people, good for bones, contains folic acid good for pregnant women.
- Good for eyes and stomach.
Mustard Leaves (Sarson)
- Dishes : Saag (mainly) famous with makki ki roti.
- Rich in vitamin B6, K, C, proteins, fibres, calcium, manganese.
- Great immunity booster, prevents constipation,hypertension, cold, flu, and heart diseases, removes toxins from the body.
Chenopodium album (Bathua)
- Dishes : Saag, parathas, roti, raita etc.
- Rich in vitamin A, B, C, calcium,iron, potassium, amino acids.
- Good for eyes, hairs, teeth, body cells,weight loss, prevents constipation, purifies blood.
Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
- Dishes: Added for awesome flavor to Chutneys, dals, rasam, rice,raita etc.
- Rich in Vitamin A, B, C, iron, calcium.
- Prevents diarrhea,constipation and digestive issues. Good for diabetics, eyesight, stress relief, memory, hair growth,weight loss and regulates cholesterol level. Heals wounds, burns, skin eruptions and relives from vomiting and nausea.
Lemon Grass
- Dishes : Adds awesome taste to tea, soups, rice, curries, thai recipes etc.
- Rich in vitamin A, C, antioxidants.
- Helps in weight loss, digestion,detoxification.Good for diabetics, liver, kidneys,prevents cramps, abdominal pain, arthritis,cold, cough,flu, reduces stress, headache, uplifts mood.
- Beneficial for skin and hair health.Controls acne, pimples, dandruff and hair falls.
The list above is non ending. Apart from these,there are many other green fresh options available for us . We are blessed with plenty of nutrients from nature and we should include these healthy fresh green vegetables in our daily diet.Let’s choose great health for ourselves and our loved ones !
All fresh vegetables and fruits are the nature’s precious gifts to us and when consumed in simple forms are very much beneficial for our health.
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