Dill

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Dill

Dill, is also known as dill weed, anet, dill pickle, dillseed, and Peucedanum graveolens.

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Nutritional Benefits of Dill:

According to article written by Ms.Kelli McGrane (MS.RD) on 4th February 2020 and is published on “Healthline”, Dill,

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1. Dill is rich in antioxidants that may reduce chronic conditions and may treat heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of cancers. Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that help protect cells against damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. As a result, research suggests that consuming foods rich in antioxidants may help reduce chronic inflammation and prevent or even treat certain conditions, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain forms of cancer. Both the seeds and leaves of the dill plant have been found to be rich in several plant compounds with antioxidant properties, including flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins and vitamin C. Other helping heart natural foods. Other natural foods that are helpful for Alzheimer’s diseases or Dementia. Other natural foods that may go against cancer.

2. Dill may support heart and brain health and reduce risk of cancers. Flavonoids, which is rich is in dill, are found to have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and some forms of cancer. They may also play an important role in brain health. Animal studies have suggested that dill extract may have cholesterol- and triglyceride-lowering effects. Other helping heart natural foods. Other supporting brain healthy natural foods. Other natural foods that may go against cancer.

3. Dill may protect against liver, heart, kidney and brain diseases. Terpenoids, which is rich in dill, are found in essential oils and may protect against liver, heart, kidney, and brain diseases. Other helping heart natural foods. Other supporting brain healthy natural foods.

4. Dill may have antimicrobial effects. Tannins, which is the bitterness in dill, have been shown to have potent antioxidant properties, as well as antimicrobial effects.

5. Dill may help lower blood sugar levels. Dill has been suggested to have blood-sugar-lowering effects. In fact, several studies in animals with diabetes have shown a significant improvement in fasting blood sugar levels with daily doses of dill extract. Still, research in humans is limited. Other natural foods that help to control blood sugar. Other natural foods that may be good for diabetes.

6. Dill may have anticancer properties. Monoterpenes are a class of terpenes, which are naturally occurring plant compounds that are linked to anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. They’re commonly found in essential oils of plants like dill and have been associated with anticancer properties. Other natural foods that may go against cancer. Other anti-inflammatory natural foods.

7. Dill has antibacterial properties. Essential oils in dill have antibacterial effects, which fight potentially harmful bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus.

8. Dill is good for bone health. Dill contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus — all of which are important for bone health. Other natural foods that are good for bones.

9. Dill may relieve pain from menstrual cramps. Essential oils in dill may help relieve pain from cramps during your period.

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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)

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