Taking care of health and maintaining it is very necessary in today’s fast paced life style. One may opt for various health supplements available over the counter. But have you ever looked in your kitchen?

Your kitchen is a small hospital which is full of medicinal herbs Obi Melifonwu Raiders Jersey , fruits and vegetables. These herbs, fruits and vegetables not only make you healthy but they keep various ailments at bay too. Among the herbs available in your kitchen, Coriander is the one which we use daily but are not aware of its health benefits. It is used in form of fresh leaves and in form of seeds both. Some of the benefits of coriander are:

• Coriander seed extract can reduce blood sugar and increase insulin release from the pancreas.
• Rich in anti-oxidants and dietary fiber which help reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" while increasing HDL or "good cholesterol" levels.
• It is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium Gareon Conley Raiders Jersey , manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is essential for red blood cell production. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
• Some of the components of essential oils in coriander such as Borneol and Linalool P.J. Hall Raiders Jersey , aid digestion, proper functioning of liver and bonding of bowels, helping cure diarrhoea.
• Citronelol, a component of essential oils in coriander Kolton Miller Raiders Jersey , is an excellent antiseptic.
• It helps in inducing proper menstrual cycles and reducing pains etc. during periods due to stimulating nature and helping proper secretion from the endocrine glands, it also helps proper secretion of the hormones.

Like coriander, Banana is a wonder food too. Bananas are very good for health due to high content of various nutrients and minerals. Few benefits of banana are:

• Potassium is important for the human body as it helps keep the body fluids and electrolyte balance in body cells and helps in regulating blood pressure. Higher levels of potassium in the body can reduce the possibility of a stroke. Bananas are rich and ready source of potassium.
• Tryptophan acids present in bananas help in reducing depression and thereby improve your mood.
• Bananas help in absorption of calcium by body.
• Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 that helps in regulating blood glucose levels. This helps in balancing your overall mood and hence reduces menstrual pains.
• Banana is a natural source of iron.
• It contains high amount of carbohydrates, which make it the ideal food for sportsmen.
• Smokers have a high level of nicotine; minerals in banana like potassium and magnesium and vitamins B6 and B12 help in reducing nicotine.