6 healthy ingredients to include in your diet
It is easy to get overwhelmed with all the diet tips, tricks and options available to us. Every other day we see our favourite celebrities endorse new healthy ingredients that is life-changing but does not seem to work too well for us normal folks. So worry not, we have come up with a list of daily, easy to access healthy ingredients with amazing health benefits:
Spinach
The mighty, leafy and green spinach is one of the healthiest veggies you could include in your diet. These are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Eating spinach on a regular basis reduces blood pressure levels and is good for the eye. Spinach is also considered to help reduce the risk of cancer. Some of the nutrients and vitamins present in spinach are Fibre, Carbs, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Iron and Calcium. A fan of homestyle food? Try out our meal range with spinach.
Onions
An ingredient with very unique health benefits. Onions are very high in Vitamin C that improves and regulates our body’s immunity system, improves tissue reproduction, and iron absorption. They are rich in Potassium, which keeps our organs healthy and functioning well. Onions are very high in antioxidants and are shown to have 25 varieties of flavonoid antioxidants. Habitual daily consumption of onions reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and cancer.
Garlic
If you did not know already, garlic is closely related to onions and belongs to the same family. Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Very nutritious and very low in calories, garlic is high in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Selenium and Fibre. These contribute to better health and immunity. Garlic can help alleviate the common cold and also reduce blood pressure, hypertension and the risk of strokes. All in all, garlic keeps you fit and active with its incredible health benefits.
Apple
For a good reason, we have the saying – An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. Apples are a rich source of Fibre, Vitamin C, Potassium and Vitamin K. Having apple slices as a snack will help you feel fuller. Eating an apple with the skin is way better as most of the fibre comes from it. Eating it before a meal helps people consume fewer calories and hence aids in weight loss. It is also good for the heart as fibre helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. The flavonoid content in apples lowers the risk of strokes. Now you can start your day healthy with the TTC Apple Oatmeal breakfast meal box.
Spices
Did you know, the spices we have all been adding to our foods have much more to them than just enhancing taste? For example spices in foods can help you live longer according to studies. How? Spices speed up the body’s metabolism. Cumin, cinnamon, chilli, turmeric, pepper helps in weight loss and prevents inflammation and body pains and might also help fight cancer cells. They also have powerful antimicrobial properties, which makes them fight against harmful bacteria in the body. Plan your daily meals with quick ready to eat meals by TTC, made with fresh and natural ingredients that is healthy all the way.
Prawns
There is just something about prawns that makes them very healthy. Prawns are freshwater and loaded with Omega-3 fatty acid which is good for the heart by improving cardiovascular circulation. Prawns are high in proteins and low in carbs, which makes them very helpful for weight loss diets. Other than being rich in protein, prawns also have Vitamin B, Vitamin B3, and Zinc that are essential for a healthy lifestyle. The Iron in prawns helps in the production of red blood cells. Try out our prawn meal range by TTC to get a healthy dose of essential vitamins through tasty home-style meals. Shop from the TTC store.
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