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Purple yam other wise known as Dioscorea alata or greater yam , which is a species of yam.These tubers are usually lavender in color but can range from white to cream in color.As they has got bright lavender color, they got the name as purple yam.These are edible tubers which has got mildly sweet and nutty taste resembles sweet potatoes or taro.Having purple yam in the diet gives huge impact on health.These yams regulate metabolism and improve heart function.Eating adequate amount of purple yams helps to regulate body weight and good for managing cholesterol levels.Purple yams are starchy root vegetable that has got great source of carbohydrates , potassium and vitamin C. 100 grams of cooked purple yams provide: Calories :140 Carbohydrates : 27grams Protein : 1 gram Fat :0.1 grams Sodium :0.83% of the daily value Potassium : 13.5% of the daily value Calcium : 2% of the daily value Iron : 4% of the daily value Vitamin C: 40 % of the daily value Vitamin A : 4% of the daily value  . I...

Jackfruit is mostly known as Jack tree, which belongs to the species of mulberry and breadfruit family. It's origin is in rainforests of Malasiya and western Ghats of South India. Scientific Name :Artocarpus Heterophyllus Family :Moraceae Higher Classification :Bread Fruit Kingdom :Plantae Rank :Species Jackfruit is the Kerala's official fruit. Which is the largest tree borne fruit known for it's distinct taste and aroma. The state Government of Kerala made an official announcement in this regard on 2018March 21,based on a proposal of the Agricultural department. The announcement made by Agricultural Minister, VS Sunil Kumar in the State Assembly in the same day. Moreover, the Kerala Government also have plans to promote the 'Kerala Jack fruit' as a brand in markets across the county and abroad, highlighting it's organic and nutritious qualities. Method Of Preparation Take one young tender jack fruit , cut into small pieces . Wipe off the wax in between with a p...

Bitter Melon / Bitter gourd / Momordica charantia belongs to gourd family.It may tastes bitter but has various health benefits. Here is why we have to include bitter gourd in our diet. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals , as it contains iron , calcium, magnesium and potassium along with vitamins A and C. Bitter gourd contains several anti oxidants and anti inflammatory compounds.  It helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular accident or stroke. This is a vegetable which supports body's immune system and improves respiratory health of a person. Bitter gourd is known for its anti diabetic properties that help to lower sugar levels of the body. This is a vegetable which is low in calories, fat and carbohydrates which aid weight management.It also keeps feeling full for longer and helps one avoid over eating and hence it aid in weight loss. This is an excellent source of dietary fiber ,helps in relievin...

  Water is so important to the body . There is no magic amount of water that kids need to drink every day.The amount of water every day kids need to be taken depends on their age,body size , health , activity level and the climatic conditions.Mostly kids drink along with their meals and when ever they feel thirsty.But when they are sick and while exercising they need more water.Make sure kids are drinking more water during warm weather and while they are exercising.When the body is not getting enough water, body goes to dehydration. Even mild dehydration also will affect health badly.Dehydration makes the child sick.So make sure that the water bottle is handy.Water  not only fights for dehydration , but also makes refreshing and has no calories. Please Note : This is not a paid/sponsored blog / video. Product Review Of LavLap Straw Sipper- Purple Color Here's the review of LavLap kids water bottle. Please Note that this is a genuine review. The bottle is suitable for babies fr...

Water is so important to the body . There is no magic amount of water that kids need to drink every day.The amount of water every day kids need to be taken depends on their age,body size , health , activity level and the climatic conditions.Mostly kids drink along with their meals and when ever they feel thirsty.But when they are sick and while exercising they need more water.Make sure kids are drinking more water during warm weather and while they are exercising.When the body is not getting enough water, body goes to dehydration. Even mild dehydration also will affect health badly.Dehydration makes the child sick.So make sure that the water bottle is handy.Water  not only fights for dehydration , but also makes refreshing and has no calories. Review of LavLap Happy Dino Straw Sipper Please Note : This is not a paid / sponsored blog or video.  Here is the review of LuvLap Happy Dino Straw Sipper, kids water bottle. It is a straw sipper type water bottle with 300 ml quantity. M...

Long Bean is also known as long - podded cowpea, asparagus bean , snake bean or Chinese long bean.Long beans are nutritious and delicious to any diet.They offer variety of health benefits including balancing blood sugar levels , improves digestion and reduces inflammation.They are the good source of vitamins and minerals to the body.It is rich in vitamin A,C, Potassium ans iron.These are the most weight loss friendly foods that you ca eat . They are high in protein and fiber but very low in calories .Protein and fiber are the  two most significant nutrients for weight loss.  Method Of Preparation Take 250 grams of fresh long beans , wash , chop into long pieces . Add two green chilies too. Switch on the flame and keep a pan. Add two tablespoon of coconut oil. When oil gets hot add half teaspoon mustard seeds. Then add a stick of fresh curry leaves. Now add the chopped long beans along with green chilies.Stir well. Now add quarter teaspoon salt and stir well. Once water content...

  Zingiber officinale or Ginger is a flowering plant , in which the rhizome or its root is used as spice.Ginger is the most common spice which is widely used world wide .And hence it is called as fragrant kitchen spice.Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a mild taste.In Indian cuisine , ginger is a key ingredient in many of the popular dishes in both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes .It is an ingredient in many of the traditional Ayurvedic medicine too. Kingdom - Plantae Clade - Tracheophytes Order - Zingiberales Family - Zingiberaceae Genus - Zingiber  Species - Z.officinale  Binominal name - Zingiber officinale    Method Of Preparation Take 250 grams of ginger, wash well. Remove skin and chop into thin pieces. Switch on the flame and keep a pan. Add two tablespoon of coconut oil. When oil gets hot add chopped ginger pieces . Fry on low flame till golden brown. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to roast well. The ginger should fry enough to break the pi...