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While there is no exact definition for “Superfoods”, these foods are powerhouses of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants. These foods, when eaten in combination with others, can play a critical role in stabilizing blood glucose and also help to fight other health conditions like certain cancers and heart disease, and also promote overall healthy eating habits. 1. Leafy greens – Dark, leafy greens like spinach are full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, and

Before going into reading about different types of pulses and their health benefits, let’s first understand what exactly are pulses? Is there a difference between pulses and legumes? Pulses are part of the legume family (any plants that grow in pods), but the term “pulse” refers only to the dry edible seed within the pod. Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas are the most common types of pulses (given in the image). Pulses are unique because they have distinct health bene

Pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Pumpkin is commonly viewed as a vegetable, but scientifically it is a fruit, as it contains seeds and is nutritionally more similar to vegetables than fruits. 1. Impressive nutrient profile of Pumpkin One cup of cooked pumpkin (245 grams) contains: Calories: 49 Fat: 0.2 grams Protein: 2 grams Carbs: 12 grams Fibre: 3 grams Vitamin A: 245% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) Vitamin C: 19% of the RDI Potassium: 16% of the RDI Copper