Jeo Superfoods

01/05/2018

Good morning friends 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Many of our ask us about which salt is better or
But my advice to them is that Rock Salt is better than Iodized Salt.
Below are the different benefits of rock salt in terms of its constituent and processing. These points are somewhat useful to make the right choice regarding the type of salt we use.
1. Rock salt doesn’t undergo refining
First of all, the common iodized salt is formed after undergoing heavy refining processes. In order to make the salt “look good”, it is mechanically processed to be finer and whiter.
This makes it lose all the mineral content. Whereas, rock salt is naturally crystallized and then mined, which retains its mineral richness.
The result is, we don’t get salt but also a natural source of important as well as trace mineral.
2. Rock salt doesn’t have additives
Common salt has bleaching agents as well as anti-caking agents. Whereas, the Himalayan rock salt is devoid of any of these.
The anti caking agent brings side-effects like constipation as well as kidney issues.

3. Rock salt’s mineral content remains intact
While the common refined salt is stripped off most of the important minerals, the Himalayan rock salt retains all its minerals as well as important electrolytes.
It contains 6 electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.

Electrolytes help
a] Controlling the stability in the cell membranes.
b] Maintaining coordination among different cells in the body.
c] Carrying electrical impulses between nerve cells.
4. Rock salt has minerals that are easy to be absorbed
The crystalline nature of rock salt ensures that the mineral content is virgin and not affected.
Moreover, these crystalline salt have the energy content of the minerals in a balanced form which makes it easily metabolized by the body.
However, this crystalline nature isn’t found in the common refined salt.

5. Rock salt helps in maintaining pH
The minerals found in Himalayan rock salt also help in maintaining the correct pH as well as elevate low blood pressure in the body.

6. Rock salt doesn’t hamper body hydration
The chemicals that are added to our regular salt jeopardize the main function of the salt, which is to regulate hydration in the body. However, this is not the case with rock salt.

to choose rock salt
a] So now when you know the benefits of rock salt, here are its salient features:
b] The pink colour of Himalayan salt is caused by iron oxide or rust deposits in the mountains. It is said that darker the pink, richer the salt in minerals
c] The salt is crystalline in nature. For common use, you will get a somewhat finer version too.
If we go through the pages of history, we can see that people in the earlier times used rock salt without showing any major health concern because of the salt.
Therefore, this is a strong indication that it can be an easy and healthy replacement of our commonly used refined salt.
Are you still wondering if you should take up the Himalayan rock salt as your household salt?
Rock Salt Benefits to compel you to include it in your diet
0. Rock salt is found to be helpful in promoting digestion as well as improving loss of appetite.
0. Due to its trace elements, rock salt helps in boosting body’s metabolism. This further improves different body functions as well as the immune system of the body.
0. Rock salt is found to be useful in curing problems like rheumatic pain, inflammation, arthritis.
0. Having one spoon of rock salt along with water can be useful in fighting muscle cramps.
0. Rock salt lamps are used as air purifiers. These Himalayan rock salt lamps have bulbs inside them. The lamps emit negative ions that clear the harmful ions present in the air. This improves breathing and respiratory ailments.
0. It is found that rock salt has the ability to stimulate insulin in the body that prevents sugar cravings. This can be a help for losing weight.

16/11/2017

Good morning friends🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Todays spice is BLACK PEPPER.
How maṅy of you are actually consuming it daily in your diet??
If not then pls start having it daily as it has hot numerous health benefits.
1. To prevent cancer: The piperine in black pepper can be credited with the prevention of cancer, and becomes twice as potent when combined with turmeric. The spice also has Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids, carotenes and other anti-oxidants that help remove harmful free radicals and protect the body from cancers and diseases.

2. Stimulates digestion: Again, the piperine in black pepper eases digestion and stimulates the stomach, which then secretes more hydrochloric acid that helps to digest proteins in food.

3. Relieves cold and cough: Black pepper is antibacterial in nature, and therefore helps to cure cold and cough. A teaspoon of honey with freshly crushed pepper does the trick. It also helps to alleviate chest congestion, often caused due to pollution, flu, or a viral infection.

13/11/2017

Good morning dear members🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Next spice on our list is LAUNG or CLOVES.
Usually its added in the garam masala or we add it while making biryani or Pulao.
But it is so rich in nutrients and specially MANGANESE that I ll recommend to have it daily .

Cloves have many potential health benefits, including keeping blood sugar in check and helping block the growth of bacteria.
As with many healthy foods, they’re most effective when included as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Try integrating a few servings of cloves per week into your meals.
You can easily incorporate ground cloves into many dishes. They’ll bring a warm, distinctive flavor to desserts, curries or chutneys.
You can also simmer whole cloves in boiling water for 5–10 minutes to make a soothing cup of clove tea.

Cloves contain fiber, vitamins and minerals, so using whole or ground cloves to add flavor to your food can provide some important nutrients.
One teaspoon (2 grams) of ground cloves contains (4):
• Calories: 21
• Carbs: 1 gram
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Manganese: 30% of the RDI
• Vitamin K: 4% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 3% of the RDI
Fiber can help prevent constipation and promote regularity, vitamin C may help strengthen your immune system and vitamin K is an important nutrient for blood clotting.
Meanwhile, manganese is an essential mineral for maintaining brain function and building strong bones .

Clove contains significant amounts of an active component called eugenol, which has made it the subject of numerous health studies, including studies on the prevention of toxicity from environmental pollutants like carbon tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, and joint inflammation.

Some animal studies show that clove extract and clove oil may increase the production of gastric mucus and help protect against stomach ulcers.

10/11/2017

Good morning friends 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Next spice on my series is CINNAMON
All of you must have heard of its benefits but genuinely how many of you are actually consuming it daily????
This is one of the spices which you can use in sweet as well as salty dishes too.
According to researchers, out of twenty-six of the most popular herbs and medicinal spices in the world, cinnamon actually ranks #1 in terms of its protective antioxidant levels!
1. Cough and cold:- Soak a cinnamon stick in warm water and drink it with a drop of honey about two-three times a day. You can also boil cinnamon sticks and inhale the vapour to relieve congestion. According to Ayurveda, cinnamon calms the vata and kapha doshas.
2. For diabetics: A study published in the December 2003 issue of Diabetes Care, showed that consuming as little as 1 gram of cinnamon per day reduced blood sugar, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in those suffering with type 2 diabetes. “Mix a pinch of cinnamon in water, bring it to a boil and consume this drink about half an hour before your meal. Cinnamon can improve your glucose metabolism and boosts satiety. It controls the sudden spike in blood sugar that we experience after a meal,”

3. Digestive aid: Cinnamon improves digestion and absorption. It is an anti-bacterial and heals infections in the GI track. If you’re suffering from an upset stomach or cramps, cinnamon tea can bring much relief. For diarrhea, 1/2teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with yogurt will make you feel better.
Try to add a pinch of it in your daily morning tea ( simplest way to consume it daily😁😁😁) — at HEALTH ZONE

04/11/2017

30/01/2017

What are trans fats?

There are two broad types of trans fats found in foods: naturally-occurring and artificial trans fats. Naturally-occurring trans fats are produced in the gut of some animals and foods made from these animals (e.g., milk and meat products) may contain small quantities of these fats. Artificial trans fats (or trans fatty acids) are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid.

The primary dietary source for trans fats in processed food is “partially hydrogenated oils." Look for them on the ingredient list on food packages.

Why do some companies use trans fats?

Trans fats are easy to use, inexpensive to produce and last a long time. Trans fats give foods a desirable taste and texture. Many restaurants and fast-food outlets use trans fats to deep-fry foods because oils with trans fats can be used many times in commercial fryers.

How do trans fats affect my health?

Trans fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Which foods contain trans fats?

Trans fats can be found in many foods – including fried foods like doughnuts, and baked goods including cakes, pie crusts, biscuits, frozen pizza, cookies, crackers, and stick margarines and other spreads. You can determine the amount of trans fats in a particular packaged food by looking at the Nutrition Facts panel. However, products can be listed as “0 grams of trans fats” if they contain 0 grams to less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. You can also spot trans fats by reading ingredient lists and looking for the ingredients referred to as “partially hydrogenated oils.”