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Yes, but it also has some great health benefits too. Its not
Kachumbari without onions, tomatoes, maybe abit of lemons, avocados and
coriander (Dania). And it tastes great with as an addition to any kind meal and
bitings.
With our zealous dediaction for Choma Sausages and boiled
eggs, it's no lie that Kenyans love their Kachumbari and this may be one of the
biggest favours we have do for our systems.
Here's a fun fact: Each of the above mentioned ingredients
have amazing benefits for your body.
1. Onions
Did you know that if you put a peeled onion next to your
bedside when you have a flu you will wake up feeling way better? Smelly as they
are, onions are known to hold hundreds of health benefits especially when it
comes to fighting disease. These include:
The phytochemicals in onions along with their vitamin C help
improve immunity. They also contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood
sugar.
For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation
and heal infections. Raw onion also lower the production of bad cholesterol
(LDL), thus keeping your heart healthy. Onions contain a powerful quercetin
which is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
It will even ease your bee sting! Onions scavenge free
radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers. and are rich
in Vitamin A.
2. Tomatoes
Accoring to Organic Facts, tomataoes improve
eyesite, stomach health while reducing bloo pressure. Tomatoes also offer
relief from diabetes, skin problems and urinary tract infections. These in turn
increase digestion, stimulate blood circulation, reduce cholesterol levels,
improve fluid balance, protect the kidneys, detoxify the body, prevent
premature aging, and reduce inflammation and other related conditions. They
consist of a large number of antioxidants that have been proven to fight
different forms of cancer. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and
exerts a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases.
3. Lemon
I bet I don't have to go into details about the benefits of
lemons. They have been the at core of weight loss, great skin, healing the
human body and good digestion. But just to fill you in, Juicing for
Health says limes and lemons contain outstanding phytochemicals that
are high in anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. They are potent
detoxifiers with anti-biotic effect that is protective against bacterial
poisoning. They assist with asthma, cholera, cold, constipation, digestion and
tired feet (just use the left overs).
4. Avocado
They are an excellent source of healthy fats and Vitamin E.
Avocados also have have more soluble fibre than other fruit and contain a
number of useful minerals such as iron, copper and folate and are a good source
of potassium. Research suggests that fats in avocados help to protect against
heart disease and lowers blood pressure. The oils provided by an avocado
include oleic acid and linoleic acid and are therefore recommended as part of a
balanced diet to prevent high cholesterol.
However, as research has developed, the avocado has been
commended as a good example of a nutrient dense food, they are a rich source of
antioxidant vitamin E, plus a group of carotenes which are thought to help keep
the eyes healthy.
5. Dania (Coriander)
Unknown to most, these little babies have amazing health
benefits. Coriander is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and
magnesium as well. In addition, coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin
K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous,
potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene.
