Sweet Corn

Of the many varieties of maize corn is one of those. Corn are high source of sugars. Most of the time sweet corn is being eaten as vegetable. When plucked from plant it generally losses its taste and condition becomes worse when exposed to air and heat so must be handled firmly and consumed within time otherwise it becomes tough and cannot be eaten.

Sweet corn has medicinal benefits, like it reduces the chances of heart disease and cancer as it performs the function of antioxidant. It has the same energy and effects either eaten raw or cooked, but it losses vitamin c when heated.

Nutritional value of corn per 100 grams:

• Energy 360kj
• Carbohydrates 19.02g
• Protein 3.2g
• Fats 1.18g
• Dietary fibers 2.7g
• Sugars 3.22g
• Water 75.96
• It also contain other minerals and vitamins like quantities of vitamin a, cystine, serine and many other.

Salt

Salt is a chemical compound composed of sodium and chloride which is also its chemical name as sodium chloride. Salt in daily life is known as table salt or rock salt for it is being found from rocks mainly mountainous areas. It is also found from oceans and seas and after pure crystallization is consumed by humans. A fixed quantity of salt should be consumed by humans but like excess of everything is bad salt should not be consumed more.

Salt is present in three states like the one got from sea and mountains is termed as unrefined salt. Other type which is refined is termed as table salt and still other the third type is iodized salt. Salt in its refined form is of white color previously when it is extracted from rocks is of different color because of minerals present in it.

From medicinal point of view salt has got vital value as it is the substance that is involved in regulating water in body. But as the consumption of salt is increasing with time it is increasing the risks too. Consuming salt in excess causes blood pressure. So people with hypertension are advised not to use it in excess.

Salt has got innumerable effects on health of humans. Like less or more use of salt may produce diseases like cramps, cardiovascular diseases, in some cases even leads to stomach cancer.

Chickpeas

Chickpea is one of the vegetables being grown from ancient times. Chickpeas are very rich in proteins and are good source for those who needs protein diet. There are various types of chickpeas, divided as desi and kabully. Those being cultivated in sub-continent and middle-east with darker seeds and rough coat are known as desi chickpeas. Whereas those in west and other parts with smooth coat, light color are termed as kabully chickpeas.

Chickpeas are mostly used in cooking or also used in making salads. We can get the flour of chickpeas when these are grinded and that flour is used further to make other products like falafel.

Chickpeas contain many minerals such as zinc, folate and proteins. People with diabetes can also consume chickpeas, these are dietary fiber and contains only healthy carbohydrates which does not increase blood sugar level. For cholesterol sensitive or cardiac patients chickpeas are equally important and consumable as these are low in fat and polyunsaturated.

And research has also found that consumption of chickpeas helps reduce cholesterol in bloodstreams.

Nutritional value per 100 grams of chickpeas:

• Energy 164kj
• Fat 2.6g
• Dietary fiber 7.6g
• Protein 8.9g
• Phosphorus 49-53mg

Lemon

Lemon is type of fruit. It is in yellow color. Lemon is used in cooking as well as has other uses. Most of the times people consume it as lemon juice which is very popular and is also used in cooking and baking. What separates lemon from other fruits is it’s sour taste and that is because of the presence of citric acid in it.

Lemon can be used to make drinks such as lemonades, softdrinks and cocktails. It is used as basic ingredient in pickles. Tea can also be made from the leaves of lemon tree. There is perception that lemon leaves are good source to cure inflammation, digestive problems and fevers. Lemon tea is also used to help control cough. Lemon oil can be used as insecticides.

Nutritional value of lemon per 100 grams:

• Energy 121kj
• Carbohydrates 9.32g
• Sugars 2.50g
• Dietary sugars 2.8g
• Fat 0.30g
• Protein 1.10g
• Other minerals and vitamins includes quantities of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, folate, vitamin c,calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium.

Pineapple

Pineapple is a fruit, it is used in variety of food stuffs such as making sweet dishes- custard or eaten fresh, canned or grinded and consumed as juice. Pineapple is named so because it looks like pine cone. In some parts of the world pineapples leaves are regarded as very important people use those as fibers specially in Philippines for furnishing wall paper.

Pineapple can also be used to make jams,candies and ice cream. And such things made from pineapple are very tasty and highly preferred all over. Pineapple is good source of energy, it contains minerals and vitamins which are essential for health. From the medicinal point of view it’s consumption of pineapple is favored for it contain an enzyme that functions as breaker of proteins so that proteins can be digested properly. Thus anyone having digestive problem should eat pineapple.

There are some traditional benefits attached with pineapple. Pineapple can be applied to areas of inflammation so acts as anti-inflammatory and in some cases it can help overcome gynae problems.

Nutritional value of pineapple per 100 grams:

• Energy 202kj
• Carbohydrates 12.63g
• Sugars 9.26g
• Dietary fibers 1.4g
• Fat 1.12g
• Protein 0.54g
• Other minerals and proteins 186.9mg

Butter

By product produced after churning fresh milk is butter. It has proteins, butterfat and water as main components. Mostly it is eaten by spreading on piece of loaf or used as condiment, and its uses in cooking are diverse such as baking, sauce making and pan frying. The butter made from cow’s milk is considered of best quality while it can also be produced from the milk of goat, sheep and buffaloes.

The color of butter depends on the feed of animal but mostly it is in pale yellow color and it varies from deep yellow to white. Butter is source of vitamins and is high in fats and cholesterol. With such an high amount of fats butter causes heart problems as it contains saturated fats. To avoid this cardiac problem there is substitution for butter, margarine this contain unsaturated fats thus decreases the chances of heart diseases.

People who are allergic to milk should refrain themselves from butter for it contains allergy causing proteins which may produce certain reactions. So butter is provides good amount of energy, at the same time it must be eaten safely as it contains fats and cholesterol.

Nutritional value of butter per 100 grams:

• Energy 2999kj
• Carbohydrates 0g
• Fat 81g
• Saturated 51g
• Monosaturated 21g
• Polysaturated 3g
• Proteins 1g
• Cholesterol 215mg

Potato

Potato is rich in carbohydrates as it contains starch in high quantity and this is one of the most grown food crop in the world. There are more than five thousand varieties of potatoes. It is essential component in most of the cuisines that adds taste too. Potatoes are very sensitive to weather so during summer or in hot season it needs to be stored in cold warehouses. Wide consumption of potato is evident from the report that highlights that annually a person consumes about 33 kg of potato, and about two third of its production is eaten by humans and rest either goes for starch production or consumed by animals. Vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals are also present in potatoes. Nutrient beard by potato are affected with the way it is cooked, thus it must be cooked at mild heat.

With numerous benefits potatoes should be eaten with great care as it also contains toxic compounds such as solanine and chaconine and these could impair the nervous system, causing weakness and confusion. These compounds are generally there to guard potato from outside threats like predators. Another compound named glycoalkaloids may cause other health problems such as headache, diarrhea, cramps and in some cases leads to coma and death.

Nutritional value of potato per 100 grams:

• Fat 0.05g
• Energy 360kj
• Protein 1.6g
• Water 77g
• Fiber 3g
• Sugar 4.18g
• Calcium 30g
• Other minerals and vitamins 467mg

Garlic

It is specie which is used in cooking as well as in medical purposes like used in making medicines or curing diseases. Garlic can be grown easily provided mild climate throughout the year. It is almost grown all over the world but China is no.1 producer of garlic. When used in cooking it functions as taste changer, it is spicy and also sweetens the food. Some parts of garlic are edible and some are not like skin and root cluster. Using garlic other products are being made like garlic bread and garlic toast. The use differs from region to region like the way garlic is used in Pakistan may not be used in Korea. People eat garlic as an appetizer. There is garlic powder which is its substitute when you run out of garlic use it.

Uses from medical point: used as an antibacterial, control viral activities and provides resistance against fungus. It helps avoid heart disease by controlling blood pressure and cholesterol and also provides shield against cancer like stomach and colon cancer. During world war soldiers used it as antiseptic, and research have proved that it can be used as mouthwash where it inhibit antimicrobial activity.

Garlic also causes bad breath and smells bad when it is metabolised. People are also allergic to garlic, those should not eat or use it like garlic may produce nausea, diarrhea and breathing difficulties in them.

Nutritional value of garlic per 100 grams:

• Energy 623 kj
• Carbohydrates 33.06 g
• Fats 0.5 g
• Protein and vitamins 6.39 g
• Manganese 1.672 g
• Selenium 14.2 g

Olive Oil

The product obtained as a result of grinding the olives is olive oil. This is widely used throughout the world but especially in Mediterranean region. It is used as ingredient in cooking, cosmetics, making medicines and to light traditional lamps. More than 75% production of olive oil comes from 3 countries Spain, Italy and Greece. Olive oil is available in different varieties like Lianolia and Tsounati.

Olive oil important from medical perspective, it has shields against tumours in breast, prostate and digestive tract. It contains monounsaturated fats that help avoid heart diseases, the more olive oil one consume the greater is probability that he would be heart patient. Olive oil provides skin care in keeping it smooth and soft mostly in winters.

Olive oils nutritional value per 100 grams:

• Energy 3701kJ
• Carbohydrates 0g
• Fats 100g
• Protein 0g
• Vitamin E 14mg(93%)
• Vitamin K 62µg(59%)

Honey

Honey is vital substance produced by bees, it has significant importance either from nutritional or medical point. It is a sweet food and likewise has varying properties. Since ancient times it is being consumed by humans as primary food or used as a secondary element preparation of other products. Composition of honey is different and it depends upon the flora being used and temperature.

Honey also has religious significance in Hinduism and Buddhism notably. Some believe that honey is useful in healing burns and rashes as well as to sore throats. Sources from where it could be obtained are wild bee colonies and farm beehives.

From medicinal point of view honey works both as antiseptic and antibacterial substance. It is helps in treatment of diabetic ulcer and blocks the growth of microorganisms like bacteria. Honey also acts to control sore throats and cough.

Honey should not be given to children less than one year for it may affect their digestive system.

Nutritional value of Honey per 100 grams:

• Energy 1272kj
• Carbohydrates 82.4g
• Fat 0g
• Protein 0.3g
• Water 17.10g
• It also contains other vitamins and minerals.

Ginger

Ginger has different characteristics it can either be used in making medicines or spices. In beginning its production started in South Asia and now is grown widely over other areas of world. Ginger is preferred as an kitchen spice or is also used as an ingredient in making pickles and in most of routine dishes. We can use ginger as a main ingredient in making tea and add other things such as honey and lemon fruit and enjoy ginger tea. As a food preservative it is used too. If you want to used ginger for greater period of time it must be placed in plastic bag and put in refrigerator of freezer. Usage of ginger varies across the cultures like in western cultures it is used in making sweet food.

Ginger has got great importance in medicines, to disguise their tastes it is used and is also helpful against diseases as dyspepsia, constipation, gastroperasis and colic.

Ginger has side effects too it can lead to heartburn, gas, bloating and nausea.

Nutritional information per 100g of ginger:

• Calories 80kcal
• Fat 0.75
• Carbohydrates 17.75
• Fibers 2
• Protein 1.82
• Cholesterol 0

Parsley

Parsley is a herb that is raised as vegetable and spice in Mediterranean region and Europe. It can grow both as biennial and annual plant in humid areas. It grows from seed and the ideal environment needed for it is sunny and moisture. Parsley also serves as host plant for insects like bees.

There are many benefits of parsley it contains a chemical named apigenin which provides resistance against cancer by forming new blood vessels. It also helps in maintaining the functioning of kidney. Parsley extract if used helps in dropping blood pressure.

With many potential advantages it is riskier too, parsley should not be used by pregnant women in excess quantities.

Nutritional value of Parsley per 100g:

• Energy 151kj
• Carbohydrates 6.3g
• Fat 0.8g
• Protein 3g
• Parsley also contains numerous vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K and other minerals.

Chicken

Chicken is one the rich proteineous food. It’s cooking varies in the cultures and regions some like to eat it simply by grilling, deep-friend and others used in salads. Chicken is included in the category of white meat and is well thought-out as neutral food which is simply digestable. Vital feature of chicken is it contain low fats that is something good for cardiac patients. The highly beneficial method of cooking chicken is with steam cooking which is regarded as healthiest.

With 100 grams of chicken one could get the nutritional value by given amounts:

• Energy 219kcal
• Carbohydrate 0g
• Fats 12.56g
• Proteins 24.68g
• Water 63.936
• Vitamin A 44 μg
• Pantothenic acid 0.667mg
• Iron 1.16mg
• Sodium 67mg

Seedless Green Grapes

Grapes is a fruit and specie of genus vits.Grapes exists in various colors like white,green,yellow,orange and pink. It is like a berry fruit that can either be eaten or used to make products like juices,jam,jelly,grape jucie oil etc.

Grapes are advantageous as very less amount of cholestrol, sodium and fats are contained in it. These could be used by heart patients with the prescription of their physician. At the same time grapes contain sugars that could be harmful for sugar patients.

Nutritional facts about Grapes:

• 100 grams of grapes provide 69 calories of energy.
• Fats 0g
• Cholestrol 0mg
• Sodium 2mg
• Carbohydrates: Dietry fiber 1g 
• Sugars 15g
• Proteins 1g
• Vitamins and Minerals:
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Iron