Benefits of Various Food Items

Health Benefits of Oats:

-Eating oats regularly lowers the blood cholesterol level
-The use of oats is very suitable in cases of depression, insomnia, and physical fatigue. Unrefined oatmeal can be eaten on regular basis to reduce stress while cooked oats will relieve fatigue.
-Oat contains silicon and vitamins A and B. It has soothing effects on the nervous system, both when taken orally as a concoction, and when used externally, during bathing.
-Because of its high fiber content, oats help in protection from bowel cancer.
-Oats, like other cereal grains, are valued primarily as a source of carbohydrates which provide calories for energy needs.
-Oats are also a great source of vitamins E, B1 and B2.
-Oats have a particular value in helping a person to cope with the exhaustion that results from multiple sclerosis, chronic neurological pain and insomnia.
-Oats contain one of the best amino acid profiles of all grains. Amino acids are essential proteins that help facilitate optimum functioning of the body.
-Oats contain a high percentage of desirable complex carbohydrates, which have been linked to: reduced risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer.
-Oatmeal contains important micro nutrient zinc. Zinc is essential constituent of many enzymes and is required for metabolism and stabilization of nucleic acid. Zinc also associated with healing of wound, growth, reproduction and glucose tolerance of human body.
-Oatmeal is good for pregnant women as it is full of nutrients such as minerals and fiber.


Here are ways we can make oats taste better:

-Make the oatmeal with milk instead of water. This will also add calcium and more protein.
-The thickness of oatmeal can also make it taste better.
Adding fruits such as blueberries to the oatmeal will not only make it tastier but would also add extra nutrients.

Benefits of Bottle Gourd:

1. The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe diarrhea, diabetes and excessive use of fatty or fried foods.

2. The Gourd fruit juice is used in the treatment of insanity, epilepsy and other nervous diseases.

3. The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers.

4. Bottle gourd is not only rich in essential minerals, iron, protein and trace elements; it is also rich in fibre. Fibre helps in preventing constipation and other digestive disorders like flatulence and piles.

5. Bottle gourd is very valuable in urinary disorders. It should be given once daily in the treatment of burning sensation in urinary passage due to high acidity of urine. It serves as an alkaline mixture.

6. Bottle gourd helps in overcoming jaundice.

7. Bottle gourd juice is also helpful in losing weight.

8. Cooked Bottle gourd is anti-bilious. It makes one relax after eating. But one should not eat the vegetable raw as it can harm the stomach and intestines.

9. Bottle Gourd prevents excessive loss of sodium, quenches thirst and helps in preventing fatigue.

Benefits of Amla:
1. Amla is one of the best anti-inflammatory herb. It prevents aging and promotes longevity.
2. It is very useful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya in potency. It inhibits pitta and thus helps in getting relief from all the skin disorders caused by pitta dominance. Regular intake of Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or loosening of skin.
3. It improves texture of the hair.
4. It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff.
5. It is very useful in improving eyesight. It also counters diseases like reddening, itching and watering of eyes.
6. Amla is very useful in controlling blood sugar level.
7. It also helps maintain the functioning of the liver.
8. Amla cleanses the mouth and strengthens the teeth.
9It balances stomach acids because it improves digestion but does not heat the body.
10. It nourishes the brain and mental functioning.
11. Amla has powerful antioxidants, which protects from harmful free radicals that can increase the risk of a wide range of serious diseases including cancer.

Health Benefits of Cucumber:
1: Cucumber is a healthy juice beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine and as a complement to the effects of celery and carrot juice for rheumatic conditions, while at the same time being a soothing skin lotion.

2: Eating cucumbers is an easy way to increase our water consumption.

3: Cucumber can be used for skin problems because of its diuretic, cooling and cleansing property.

4: Another benefit of cucumber is in helping to heal a range of illnesses - including lung, stomach and chest problem, gout, arthritis and tapeworm.

5: Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. Connective tissue is what holds our body together.

6: Cucumber is a great folk medicine used to reduce heat and inflammation. It can be eaten raw, pickled or used in cooking. This cool fruit is popular among women because it is normally used to help treat tired eyes.

7: Cucumbers are fat- and cholesterol-free, and low in calories. They also contain phytochemicals that are thought to reduce the incidence of cancer.