Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: March 10, 2016, 5:55 PM
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Whether you like it or not, the next time you go grocery shopping, don't forget to include these five leafy vegetables in your list. Wondering why? Here's how every woman can benefit from include green veggies in her diet.
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Drumstick leaves: According to a study published in the International Journal of Phytotherapy, drumstick leaves contain emmenagogue, a compound which regularises blood flow to the abdomen, thereby easing menstrual pain [1]. Drink a tablespoon of drumstick leaves juice with few drops of honey on an empty stomach every day.
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Dill leaves: These leaves contain flavanoids, which helps in maintaining hormonal balance and regulates menstrual cycle. Regular intake of dill leaves showed an increase in the progesterone secretion, which helps in stabilising irregular periods [2].
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Spinach: As you age, the brain cells start to degenerate, leading to cognitive impairment. However, including antioxidant-rich spinach in your diet, you can reduce brain damage due to free radicals [3]. Be it as soup or paratha, nake sure you include palak in your diet.
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Fenugreek: According to studies, adding fenugreek leaves in parathas and curries helps in reducing LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol [4]. It is because of the steroidal saponins content that prevents absorption of triglycerides and cholesterol.
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Amaranth Leaves (green) 83.54mg, Knol- knol Leaves 71.11mg, Bitter gourd - 50.87 mg, Capsicum yellow - 127 mg, Mango green raw - 90.24 mg, Gooseberry (Indian Amla) - 252 mg, Guava Pink - 222 mg
