Over the period of time importance of healthy food has increased but consumption still lacks behind. People are aware of the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables over junk food. Still the consumption lacks behind. What can be the reason? Shortage of time has replaced cooked food to packed and canned food. This packed food contains preservatives and other chemicals to keep the food edible. And these are very harmful for the body affecting pancreas, stomach, liver, heart even brain for that matter and other organs as well. It leads to diabetes, indigestion, infection in stomach, weak liver and intestine infection. Despite knowing these facts people are not ready to change their lifestyle. In that case one can focus on eating at least those foods which can help make our system strong and build immunity. And when suffering from regular health problems then a person should try dealing with it by having natural home based remedy rather than eating medicine or having tonics. Our body will stay fit and we can live a better life if we focus on natural treatments which are safe with no side effects rather than having medicine which may have side effects and causes addiction.Let’s discuss some fruits and vegetables which are source of natural remedies for different health related problems.
· Ginger- Ginger is a herb. It is actually an under ground stem which we use as a spice to add flavor to our food, as dry powder and juice. Ginger carries many health benefits like it can be used as one of the ingredients in home based remedies sore throat and is used in form of juice, it is very good agent against inflammation and has properties to improve digestion. It is also popular for giving gastrointestinal relief. Also good to get rid of nausea after operation or after vomiting. Ginger can be consumed raw or can be added in cooked vegetables.
· Garlic- Like ginger, garlic is also a herb and is used in similar way. But has its own additional advantages. Garlic is popular in every household and is used in abundance due to its flavor and health benefits. It is a good source to control cholesterol and to prevent heart disease. Regular use of garlic keeps blood pressure in control and prevents the thickness of blood thus leading to proper flow of blood in body. It is also beneficial to avoid blood clots. Researches have shown ginger containing the properties to fight cancer causing agents. It fights against bacteria and helps in curing cold flu, cough and sore throat.
So many benefits available at home, who would not be willing to use these two in their daily diet.