Nutrition
Health benefits of melon seeds
• Melon seeds
1. Prevents diabetes: Diabetes occurs when the body is unable to respond to insulin (the hormone that lowers blood sugar) and/or when it is unable to produce sufficient insulin. Melon seeds oil also reduces blood sugar levels in mice with diabetes.
2. Lowers lipid levels: High blood levels of lipids (fat, cholesterol, and triglycerides) in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease. Melon seeds lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels in patients with high blood lipid levels.
3. Prevents bacterial infections: Extracts from melon plants, fruits, and seeds prevent bacterial infections. Melon seeds contain active chemicals that kill common bacteria like Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhimurium.
4. Source of antioxidants: Antioxidants are essential components of diet because they neutralise harmful free-radicals that cause diseases like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. They are typically present in fruits, and melon seeds is no exception.
5. Stimulates hair growth: Melon extracts are used in Ayurvedic medicine for hair growth. These extracts are effective in increasing the number of hair follicles in animal studies.
Minoxidil is the standard treatment for hair loss in men and can be effective in women.
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Nutrition
Turkey stew
Ingredients
– 1.5kg of turkey
-Salt and pepper to taste
-62-125g of vegetable oil
-5-6 tomatoes
-1 medium onion, sliced
-1 tablespoon of garlic,
– I tablespoonful of grounded gloves
-½ teaspoonful of dried thyme
-1 tablespoonful of smoked paprika
-¼ teaspoonful of curry powder
-1 bay leaf
-1 tablespoonful of Maggi or bouillon (chicken-flavoured)
-2 green onions, chopped (whites
and green parts)
-3 tablespoons (12g) parsley
-1-2 sliced carrot
Preparation
-Season chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoning.
-Cook turkey until tender
-Heat oil in a large pot over me
dium heat until hot, fry turkey
until brown.
-Wash, clean and blend tomatoes,
onions, and garlic.
-Pour the blended ingredients into the pot of chicken.
– Add the thyme, curry powder, bay leaf, parlsey, bouillon, paprika to boil.
Let it simmer until tender (depending on the turkey), 20-30 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Add carrots, green and onions. Cook for five more minutes. Adjust the thickness of the stew with water or stock.
Season with salt according to preference. Remove the bay leaf.
Source: Pulse.com
Ingredients
– 1.5kg of turkey
-Salt and pepper to taste
-62-125g of vegetable oil
-5-6 tomatoes
-1 medium onion, sliced
-1 tablespoon of garlic,
– I tablespoonful of grounded gloves
-½ teaspoonful of dried thyme
-1 tablespoonful of smoked paprika
-¼ teaspoonful of curry powder
-1 bay leaf
-1 tablespoonful of Maggi or bouillon (chicken-flavoured)
-2 green onions, chopped (whites
and green parts)
-3 tablespoons (12g) parsley
-1-2 sliced carrot
Preparation
-Season chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoning.
-Cook turkey until tender
-Heat oil in a large pot over me
dium heat until hot, fry turkey
until brown.
-Wash, clean and blend tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
-Pour the blended ingredients into the pot of chicken.
– Add the thyme, curry powder, bay leaf, parlsey, bouillon, paprika to boil.
Let it simmer until tender (depending on the turkey), 20-30 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Add carrots, green and onions. Cook for five more minutes. Adjust the thickness of the stew with water or stock.
Season with salt according to preference. Remove the bay leaf.
Source: Pulse.com
Nutrition
Health
benefits of Turkey
– Turkey is a rich source of protein
– Skinless turkey is low in fat
– Boosts energy production
– Boosts immune system
– Lowers cholesterol levels
– Contains selenium
