Sara Nutrition | Traditional Indian Nutrition for Better Health

SPICE OF THE WEEK  MUSTARD SEEDS # Brown Mustard is a spice that was cultivated in Indus Valley Civilization and is one of the important spices used in the Indian Sub continent Today. # There are 3 varieties of mustard seeds are available: Black Mustard, White Mustard and Brown Mustard. # Mustard seeds are sold either whole or as a ground powder. # Mustard Oil, Mustard Sauce and Mustard Powders are available. #Mustard Seeds should be kept in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place. # Always roast  the mustard seeds well  when cooking.   MUSTARD SAUCE   MUSTARD POWDER MUSTARD OIL NUTRITIVE VALUES : # Mustard seeds are an excellent source of selenium # A Very good source of Omega-3 Fatty  acids # Rich in manganese # A great source of phosphorus, magnesium and copper # Rich in Vitamin B1 HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSTARD SEEDS 1. Protects from Gastrointestinal Caner. 2. Helps to contr...

SPICE OF THE WEEK JEERA (CUMIN SEEDS) #  Cumin, is a flowering plant in the family apiaceae, native from the eat Mediterranean to India # Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different culture in both whole and ground form. # It also has many uses as a traditional medicinal plant. # Jeera is used as a spice for its distinctive flavor and aroma. # Buy jeera seeds instead of powdered. # It can be stores in a dry, cool and dark place. NUTRITIVE VALUE : One Tablespoon of Jeera contains: # 22 k cal of energy # 1.34 g of Fat # 2.63 g of Carbohydrates #1.07 g of Protein HEALTH BENEFITS OF JEERA # Drinking jeera water helps to Re hydrate the body. # It helps in improving saliva secretion. # Enhances appetite # Relieving the digestive disorders. # Helps to lower the blood sugar levels. # Helps in treating anemia # Enhances the oxygen carrying capacity of the cells throughout the body. # Aids in curing the c...

SPICE OF THE WEEK  BLACK PEPPER * Black pepper is a tree cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning * When dried, the fruit is known as a Pepper Corn. * Black  Pepper - cooked and dried unripe fruit * Green Pepper - Dried Unripe Fruit *White Pepper -  Ripe Fruit seeds * Black pepper is the most pungent and flavorful of all types of peppers. * Black pepper is available whole, crushed or ground into powder. * To ensure best flavor, buy whole peppercorns and grind them just before adding to a recipe. * Buying whole peppercorns will help to ensure that you are purchasing unadulterated pepper since ground pepper is often mixed with other spices. * Black pepper should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. * Add pepper at the end of the cooking process since it loses its flavo r and aroma if cooked for too long, adding it near and end will h...