[Latin Name]  Zingiber Officinalis

[Specification] Gingerols 5.0%

[Appearance] Light yellow powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is ginger?]

Ginger is a plant with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the roots of the plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and India, but now is grown in parts of South American and Africa. It is also now grown in the Middle East to use as medicine and with food.

[How does it work?]

Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.

[Function]

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.

1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties
2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness
3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness
4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis
5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors
6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion
7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain
8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels
9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer
10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections

This is a delicious curry served with paratha. This pumpkin vegetable is an excellent source of carotenes, vitamin A, minerals.

INGREDIENTS:

Dry red chillies 3 nos
Coriander seeds ½ tsp
Cumin seeds ½ tsp
Fresh coconut ½ cup
Oil 5 tbs
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Green chillies 2 nos
Curry leaves 1 spring
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Onions 1 nos
Salt To taste
Pumpkin(pieces with skin) 1cup
Tomato 1 nos
Peanuts(soaked) ½ cup
Dry ginger powder 2 pinch
All purpose flour 1 cup
Sugar ½ tsp

METHOD:

1. Take a pan and dry roast dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds.

2. Take a mixie jar and add dry roasted ingredients, fresh coconut and blend into smooth paste.

3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida, onions, salt and saute it, cook it for 3-4 min with lid on it.

4. To it add pumpkin, tomato, peanuts, dry ginger powder and mix nicely and cook for 8 mins with lid on it.

5. Add coconut paste mix it, later cook for 3 mins, later transfer into serving bowl.

6. For dough: Take a bowl and add all purpose flour, sugar, salt, little water and mix nicely to make stiff dough.

7. Take small portion of dough and roll it into thin sheet and spread oil, make fan fold like as shown in video and allow it rest for some time.

8. Roll dough into paratha and cook it dry later add little oil on both side and cook it.

9. Transfer into chopping board and crush it nicely.

10. Now coconut and pumpkin curry with peanut is ready to serve with Kerala style paratha.

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Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Asthma!

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Asthma

Asthma is a condition wherein the airways of the lungs swell & become narrow narrow and swell, resulting in extra mucus production. This in turn makes breathing difficult and causes coughing, pressure on the chest and wheezing.

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Symptoms to look for:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Coughing
• Pressure on chest
• Wheezing

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Food groups to consume in asthma:

1. Vitamin A, E & C: Boosts immune system and prevents asthma attacks

Foods to consume: papaya, oranges, pears, melons, lemons, strawberries, grape and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, beetroots, spinach and bell peppers

2. Magnesium: Calms lung muscles

Foods to consume: Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, legumes & , whole grains like oats &, brown rice

3. Essential fatty acids: Reduces inflammation of lungs

Foods to consume: Flax seeds and walnuts

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Recipes based on the above food groups:

Recipe 1: Mix fruit Salad

1. Chop 1 small apple into pieces and put it in a bowl
2. Add some 4-5 grapes
3. Add ½ cup of chopped papaya 4-5 grapes to it.
4. Cut a sapodilla (chickoo) into half & de-seed it
5. Chop this & add it in the bowl
6. Also, add peeled and chopped half chopped an orange
7. Now add 1 chopped chickoo
8. Add ¼ tsp of rock salt and for taste
9. You may also add any tangy spice like a chaat masala for
taste
10. Mix gently

Recipe 2: Bell pepper salad

1. Slice ½ yellow and & ½ red bell pepper in a bowl
2. Add ½ a chopped cucumber to it.
3. Add 1 tbsp of boiled corn kernels.
4. Then, grind 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds to a paste.
5. Add this paste to the bowl
6. Add 1 tsp lemon juice
7. Also sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste
9. Toss it well

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Tips:

• Avoid fried and processed foods
• Avoid foods that lead to spasms or mucous production
• Do not consume cold foods and drinks

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