Food items readily available in the kitchen can boost your physical and mental health without much effort.
- There are no special food items that make your body and mind healthier overnight
- But over time, getting the right nutrients from the kitchen food items can make a difference
- Here is a list of five superfoods that can boost your physical and mental health
The kitchen is the place where healthy natural alternatives are always found. Here are some regular kitchen ingredients that help boost your physical and mental health.
Ragi — Ragi is a key ingredient in South Indian households that contains proteins and nutrients like vitamins C, B complex, and E, iron, and calcium. It relaxes the nerves of our body and induces sleep naturally. This versatile ingredient can be part of many recipes prepared for babies and adults.
Jaggery — It is an antioxidant and mineral-rich alternative to sugar. Jaggery can be eaten raw or added to meals to improve its flavor. It is also diabetes friendly. It has great purification properties for the liver and blood and also boosts immunity.
Dates — Dates is another diabetes-friendly food along with jaggery. This brown dry fruit contains potassium and antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid. It can be easily added to dishes. Research has shown that dates are also great for brain health by improving memory and reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. An instant mix of dates and jaggery can be used as an alternative to sugar in dishes and beverages to satisfy the sugar craving without guilt.
Coconut — Coconut is a traditionally available superfood that is rich in minerals such as manganese, magnesium, copper, and potassium. Consuming coconut in the form of coconut water, raw coconut, milk, or even its oil can help you increase the intake of the micronutrients each day. Sipping coconut water regularly reduces anxiety and depression.
Healthy foods for the body and mind can be easily found in your kitchen! You don’t have to go to search them again.
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Source-Medindia