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Okay, so we are already hugely impressed with the color of beetroot. We all love those hues, right? But is beetroot powder healthy? What is the safest way to make beetroot powder? Does heat exposure affect beetroot betalain quality? Let's check some of the beetroot powder benefits first: betalains vitamins nitrate polyphenols flavonoids What are Betalains?  Betalains are known to reduce nitrative and oxidative stress by preventing DNA damage. They are also known to reduce LDL. Betalains may play a role in exerting antitumor activity by preventing cell proliferation, inducing cell apoptosis and autophagy.  Nitrate is essential to lower lipid and glucose as well as blood pressure. Its role in treating hypertension is known to all.  Nitrate‐rich food can boost athletic performance while reducing muscle soreness. Research finds,  "Several lines of evidence have shown that betalains might reduce the risk of some cancers, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver and kidne

If you are like me, you love sirke wale pyaz or pickled onions with beetroot and vinegar. I have already shared a beet onion pickle recipe without vinegar because that one was lacto-fermented. However, now I have come up with an instant onion pickle recipe that gets ready the same day and onions remain crunchy even after a week in the refrigerator. The easy and simple pickled onions recipe uses small onions or shallouts. You may use big onions and cut them into small pieces. Rinse onions and scrape off their skin. However, do not throw away the skin as we can use them to make hair tonic. If you are using shallouts, make a criss cross sign. We want the onion to remain intact. Next keep some water for boiling. We want it to be bubbling hot. Take a streilized glass jar. Throw in chopped beetroot. Layer onions and beet. Pour hot water and leave some space for apple cider vinegar. The amount of vinegar should be 1/4 of that of water. That means if you are using 1 cup of water, you need 1/4

 is flaxseed good for high creatinine?  is flaxseed good for liver and kidneys?  is flaxseed good for kidney transplant patients?  what seeds are good for kidney disease?  is flaxseed oil bad for kidneys ? how to use flaxseed for fatty liver?  is flaxseed high in phosphorus? So many questions revolving around flaxseed safety for kidney patients. Let's see what scientific research says about the effects of flaxseed consumption on kidneys. Flaxseed is Heart Healthy Flaxseed contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties. Rich in omega 3, lignans, fiber, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, flaxseeds help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation and improve cardio heath by lowering blood pressure and improving lipid circulation.  Research finds that flaxseeds exert antiplatelet and antiatherosclerotic actions and have a protective role against oxidative stress (which can result in tissue damage, chronic inflammation, and DNA alteration). Flaxseeds for kidneys? Let&#

Soggy texture and bland flavor makes makhana an unpleasant food for many.  What is raw makhana? True, unroasted makhana is bland and boring and sticks to your gums too. but hey roasted makhana benefits and taste improve significantly. Do you know Roasted fox nuts have a higher nutrient content, higher protein, mineral, and fiber, higher phenolic and flavonoid content and high antioxidants compared to unroasted nuts?  What is the healthiest way to eat makhana? Research reveals that roasting also increases the protein and mineral content of the nuts, thus increasing its nutrient density. High protein and fiber content of fox nuts makes it a good source of protein for vegetarian. it surely is a healthy snack for food lovers, whether on a weight loss diet or not. so let's roast makhana today to improve its nutrient profile while also adding zing to the bland mithila makhana with achaarii flavor. How does roasted makhana with achari masala taste? Should you worry about calories or benef

 Does cucumber for heartburn help? What are the benefits of eating cucumber for acidity? Can cucumber for acid reflux help? what foods help acid reflux go away? cucumber broccoli cold milk A research study explored the role of cucumbers for heartburn. It found that cucumber, broccoli, and cold milk have high antacid activity, comparable with baking soda and ENO.  Some of the cucumber benefits include: Cucumber helps the body digest protein-rich nutrients easily. It cleanses intestines and is known to detox the system. Cucumber is known for its cooling properties. It has high water content and is low in calories.  Cucumber is known to possess antidiabetic, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering properties.  Cucumber has an intestine cleansing action and removes accumulated pockets of toxins.  It nourishes the skin and alleviates irritation and sunburn.  Its seeds are believed to help with constipation .  What is cucumber heartburn pregnancy connection Here's a research study on Jordania

About 300 million people have a thyroid dysfunction problem all over the world, with 42 million being Indians! Despite iodine sufficiency,  prevalence of thyroid dysfunction has not reduced. What is the reason? thyroid auto-immune disease other goitrogens  What are Goitrogens Goitrogens are dietary substances. This means they are sourced from food. But their disadvantage is that they can interfere with thyroid metabolism. Unfortuntaely, for thyroid patients, too much of goitrogens in diet can aggravate the thyroid dysfunction and iodine deficiency.  Are millets for thyroid bad? Okay so millets are nutrien dense, loaded with fiber, protein, minerals, and amino acids. But can a thyroid patient have millets? Well, some millets, particularly bajra or pearl millet, sorghum or jowar , have goitrogen properties. This means that they disrupt the production of thyroid hormones.  when this happens, thyroid gland produces more tsh or thyroid stimulating hormone. as a result, there is growth of th

So we are eating toxins in our food that cause all sorts of digestive and immunity problems.  While the environment is toxic, our food naturally has certain toxic elements that can cause serious problems for a specific group of people if not everyone. these are known as phytates or phytic acid, which are anti-nutrients and don't let your body absorb nutrients from food. these are present in whole grains, nuts, seeds, millets, and legumes. but while phytates are present in the outer layer or bran of whole grains, they are spread inside out in legumes. Phytates are also known as phytic acid, which is the stored form of phosphorus. These are anti-nutrients found in cereals, grains, millets, seeds, nuts, and unprocessed whole grains in their outer layer or bran. Phytates are primarily limited to the outer bran layer of whole grains, but in legumes, they are spread all over, inside-out.  Phytate is the primary phosphorus storage form in legumes, cereals, nuts, and seeds. In fact, phytic

Is bajra pearl millet? Yes, it is! You cna make bajra suji at home easily. The one you make at home is way healthier than store-bought stuff. How? Well, homemade is sprouted bajra rawa. What more do you want? Can Bajra cause constipation? Let's first explore the health benefits of bajra before getting to this question. Pearl millet is a nutritionally superior food, which is rich in micronutrients. The most common miconutrients in bajra include iron and zinc. It is a good source of energy, since it is rich in carbohydrates and crude fibers. Bajra contains resistant starch, which means it is slowly absorbed by the body and does not cause blood sugar spikes. It has both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, dietary fiber, ash, proteins, antioxidants, and fat . It has better fat digestibility. Pearl millet is a rich source of vitamins, including thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and minerals. Bajra has a good amount of iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese.  I

Wondering if dates are better than sugar? Well, calorie-wise, they are almost akin to each other but nutrition-wise, dates score heavily against refined sugar. They are packed with dietary fiber and minerals. Just look at the color of dates. This should give you an idea about their nutritional quotient. On the other hand, sugar is white, bleached, refined, and drained of nutrients. It is merely EMPTY CALORIES. Are dates healthier than sugar?  क्या खजूर चीनी से ज्यादा सेहतमंद होते हैं?  Are dates better than sugar for diabetics?  Dates contain minerals and nutrients, including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and amino acids in addition to fiber and phenolic compounds.  What are phenolic compounds? Well, phenolics are antioxidants that are known to have anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic effects. It is believed that phenols may help reduce blood pressure. Are dates OK for diabeti c s? Dates have a low glycemic index but have 70% sugar. But their rich p

Can you make bread out of millet without yeast, baking powder, soda (Gluten-free Sourdough millet bread is born) Ravneet Bhalla welcomes you to the healthy food channel with a yeast-free pure millet bread recipe with homemade gluten-free sourdough starter. you need a few ingredients to make this healthy millet bread. i have made a mini loaf of barnyard millet bread in airfryer with 1 cup of homemade millet atta. 2 tbsp of isabagol or psyllium husk. you need isabagol to make this millet bread bread like. it makes shaping fairly easy. psyllium husk is a healthy choice and packed with fiber. it keeps the bread moist too. add 2 tbsp of flaxmeal or alsi powder to this millet quick bread recipe. we will also need salt. i have used black salt. but you may use common salt here. I have chosen not to add any sweetener but you may add a little amount of jaggery or sweetener of choice too to flavor the quick millet bread. Add 2 tbsp of rice sourdough starter to make a healthy recipe for millet bre