Watercress Wonders

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Last month, research at William Paterson University in New Jersey ranked 41 powerhouse fruits and vegetables based on their nutritional composition. Guess the name of the vegetable that topped the list? No, it wasn’t kale or carrots which were hailed super foods recently –  it was watercress. 

Here are five reasons why you should make watercress part of your diet: 

Brain, circulation and skin. Watercress is an excellent source of vitamin K, which limits neuronal damage in the brain, and is believed to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The vitamin also performs the vital function of blood clotting and consequently prevents haemorrhaging. Recent research suggests that vitamin K helps improve insulin resistance and protects the cells that line blood vessels. It also helps keep your skin smooth and wrinkle-free.

Lean On Lamb

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Bakra Eid is never quite complete without tantalising meat recipes for   get-togethers and barbeque nights. Among the dishes that are served, lamb is a firm favourite, with its succulent, flavourful meat.

Lamb is loaded with nutrition, and here is why it should be on your menu this Eid:

1. Lamb contains a significantly higher quantity of heme protein compared to mutton and beef. This protein adds muscle mass to your body and ensures low levels of triglycerides (‘bad’ fats). This makes lamb ideal for people who are watching their weight. Lamb is also a better source of regular protein compared to beef and mutton and contains significantly fewer calories.

Give Your Brain A Boost

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A healthy diet is usually prescribed as the first step to a healthy body and now researchers have found that certain foods can help maintain a healthy mind too. Adopt a brain boosting diet to help your children retain all those facts and figures in the upcoming exam season; more importantly the right diet can prevent the onset of age related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

So keep your mind razor sharp and give your brain a boost by adding the following to your diet: