Amazing health benefits of amarnath or chaulai

There are many reasons to add amarnath leaves or chaulai to your diet as it not only helps lower blood sugar levels but also keep heart healthy.

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By Parmita Uniyal
Published on Jun 07, 2022 07:44 pm IST 5 Photos
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When we talk about green leafy vegetables, it is spinach, fenugreek or cabbage that come to mind first. The lesser-known amarnath or chaulai may not attract much of spotlight in comparison but is a storehouse of nutrients. Here are its amazing health benefits explained by nutritionist Lovneet Batra.(Instagram/Lovneet Batra)
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Cholesterol-lowering capacity: One of the key health benefits of amaranth leaves is its ability to lower your blood cholesterol level. Due to the high fibre content, this leafy vegetable is effective in reducing LDL levels in the blood. Tocotrienols, a type of vitamin E available in vegetable amaranths, also contributes to its cholesterol lowering ability.(Pinterest)
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Good for diabetes: Amaranth leaves demonstrate anti-hyperglycemic activity and thus, lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. The protein in the leaves helps to reduce insulin levels in the blood and also releases a hormone that lessens hunger pangs and prevent over eating.(Pinterest)

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Lowers risk of calcium deficiency: Calcium is a key player in the generation and maintenance of healthy bones as it supports mineralization. Amaranth leaves contains calcium which makes it a valuable food that helps to have a healthy development of bones helping to prevent osteoporosis.(Pinterest)
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Protects against cancer: The presence of lysine (an essential amino acid) along with vitamin E, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C helps to fight against free radicals responsible for ageing and formation of malignant cells which helps in fighting against cancer.(Pinterest)

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