kalmi shak benefits: You must have eaten many types of greens like spinach, bathua, mustard, amaranth, fenugreek etc. but have you ever eaten kalmi shak or water spinach? Among the green leafy vegetables, Kalmi Shaak or Saag is a very nutritious vegetable, which you will get even in summer and rainy season. Kalmi Saag is also known as Nari, Nali, Karemu, Karmi, Nali Bhaji, Kongkong. Kalmi Saag is a semi-aquatic perennial plant, which grows rapidly in moist soil mainly around water bodies, ditches etc. Let us know here about the benefits of Kalmi Saag which is rich in many medicinal properties.
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Nutritionist Aditi Prabhu has definitely shared things about the wonderful benefits of Kalmi Shaak on her Instagram account and website. According to Aditi, Kalmi Shaak is a low-calorie vegetable, which is rich in antioxidants and fiber like Vitamin A, B, C etc. Its leaves are green in color and are 1 to 5 inches long and 1-2 inches wide. The top is slightly pointed. The taste of water spinach is nutty. It is available in the local market during early monsoon and summer. You can buy these greens fresh and store them in the fridge for 4-5 days. However, it is beneficial to eat it cooked fresh.
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The amount of calories in this greens is very low. There are about 20 calories in 100 grams of greens. Many types of micronutrients like vitamins A, B, C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, antioxidants are present in it.
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Kalmi saag can be consumed in diabetes. Some elements present in it manage diabetes. Can keep sugar level under control. However, if you have diabetes then you must take the advice of your doctor before consuming Kalmi Shaak or Water Spinach.
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Since it contains fiber, it keeps the stomach healthy. The digestive system remains fine. In particular, the problem of constipation is prevented. By consuming fibre-rich fruits, vegetables and grains, the stool becomes loose and the bowl movement remains normal.
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Eating Kalmi Shak is also beneficial in the treatment of piles or piles, liver dysfunction, heavy metal poisoning. Besides, it is also effective in inducing peaceful sleep, because it also has properties that calm the mind and brain. You can consume Nali Bhaji or Kalmi Saag by adding it to salad, dal, soup, stir fry, vegetable, non-veg etc.
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This greens contains Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Vitamin C boosts immunity. In such a situation, by eating Kalmi vegetables, you can protect yourself from many types of infections and diseases.
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Consuming Kalmi Saag does not cause iron deficiency in the body, because it also contains a lot of iron. It provides energy to the body, skin and brain. Due to the presence of magnesium, it is effective in maintaining normal blood pressure.
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