88. WHEAT GRASS

                                              WHEAT GRASS

Wheat grass is called ‘sanjeevani’. It is very healthy for our body. Wheat grass is used in Ayurveda, Nature cure and chemotherapy. It has vitamin A,B,C,E in plenty. Wheat grass contains a lot of proteins, amino acids, fibre, minerals and chemicals. Wheat grass is taken in the form of liquid. It is a gift from god for it has so many benefits.

Benefits:   

1. It has chemical of chlorophyll which acts as anti-bacteria.

2. Mix wheat grass liquid with water and apply on your head. Massage and take bath after ½ hour. Dandruff problem will be solved. Hair will remain black and shining for long.

3. Soryosis: The liquid is good for this disease of skin. Apply the liquid on the skin.

4. Wheat grass liquid improves digestion.

5. It improves blood circulation.

6. It removes the impurities in coleum.

7. It is good for diabetic and BP patients. It reduces the cholesterol.

8. If ladies beyond 40 drink wheat grass liquid their bones will become strong.

9. Wheat grass liquid is a cure for kidney and urinary infection.

 

87. WATER MELON

WATER MELON

Nutrition in 100 gm (raw)
Energy: 30 kcal
Carbohydrates	7.55 gm
Sugar	6.2 gm
Dietary fibre	0.4 gm
Fat	0.15 gm
Proteins	0.61 gm
Vitamin A	28 µ gm
Vit B1 (Thiamin)	0.033 mg
Vit B2 (Riboflavin)	0.021 mg
Vit B3 (Niacin)	0.178 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vit B5)	0.221 mg
Vit B6	0.045 mg
Vit B9 (Folate)	3 µ gm
Vitamin C	8.1 mg
Calcium	7 mg
Iron	0.24 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	11mg
Potassium	112 mg
Zinc	0.10 mg

Watermelon is green and yellow from outside and orange, yellow or pink from inside with many black seeds. It is eaten raw without peel or seeds. Seedless variety is also available. At least 1200 varieties of watermelons are there varying in colour and size.

Water melon contains 6% sugar and the rest is mostly water. It is a good source of vitamin C.

        The rind of the melon is used as a vegetable. It is used in curry, chutney and even pickle.

Benefits:

1. Watermelon is mildly diuretic and contains large amounts of beta carotene.

2. Watermelon with red flesh is a good source of lycopene.

3. Watermelon juice makes a very good drink for hot summer. It is packed with vitamin C, potassium and iron.