Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts of Main Thai Foods Ingredients & Herbs

Rice With high nutrients, rice is a good source of insoluble fiber, which is also found in whole wheat, brand and nuts. Insoluble fiber reduces the risk of bowel disorders and fights constipation. Among other nutrients, rice is rich in carbohydrates, the main sources of energy, low in fat, contains some protein and plenty of B vitamins.

Rice is a complex carbohydrate, which means that it contains starch and fiber.
Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly, allowing the body to utilize the energy released over a longer period which is nutritionally efficient.

Rice has low sodium content and contains useful quantities of potassium, the B vitamins, thiamine and niacin. An average portion of rice (50g) provide about 11% of the abut estimated average daily requirement of protein. On portion also has only 245 kcal. Those looking to reduce their fat and cholesterol intakes can turn to rice because it contain only a trace of fat and no cholesterol. Rice is also gluten free, so suitable for coeliacs, and it is easily digested, and therefore a wonderful food for the very young and elderly.

Basil Basil is an excellent source of a variety of key nutrients, particularly vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A and phosphorus. Furthermore, basil is a useful source of magnesium, potassium and iron. Basil helps relieve bloat, excessive gas and helps lower severity of cold. Scientists have found that smell of blunt basils can be used for sensual purpose.

Basil is a particularly good source of vitamin A, which is a key nutrient for strong eyesight, plus healthy skin and hair. Basil contains high concentrations of carotenoids such as beta carotene, and these substances are converted to vitamin A in the body. Beta carotene offers even stronger benefits than vitamin A alone, and it is known to be a powerful antioxidant.
The importance of antioxidants revolves around their ability to help prevent the cell damage that occurs from free radicals in the body. Free radicals are a natural presence in the body, however, if they get out of control they are thought to cause cell damage that can lead to cancer. Some researchers now claim that the damage done by these free radicals can be reduced or prevented by eating a diet that is rich in antioxidant vitamins such as beta carotene.

Chilli

Red chilis contain high amounts of vitamin C and carotene ("provitamin A"). Yellow and especially green chilis (which are essentially unripe fruit) contain a considerably lower amount of both substances. In addition, peppers are a good source of most B vitamins, and vitamin B6 in particular. They are very high in potassium and high in magnesium and iron. Their high vitamin C content can also substantially increase the uptake of non-heme iron from other ingredients in a meal, such as beans and grains.

Chilli can lower cancerous cell in human body without destroying good human cells. Chilli can also be used for detoxification and diet purpose as it has cleansing effect that help eliminate fat and toxin from human body. Besides the cleansing effect, chilli can help increasing blood metabolism therefore the food digestion will be improved and fat deposit will be reduced.

Garlic

Garlic is a plant food have long been known for its therapeutic benefit. Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug", with a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold and flu to the Plague! It has been used extensively in herbal medicine Raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some evidence that it can assist in managing high cholesterol levels. It can even be effective as a natural mosquito repellent. As Garlic has so many benefits to our body. I'd like to explain the benefit in point forms:

1. prevention of heart disease. Reduction of blood vessel blockages, reduce sticking bits of blood is 58%, lower cholesterol, reduce Atrkliesaards, lower blood pressure, increase blood flow.
2. prevents cancer.
3. strengthen immunity. The study found that Products of garlic that produced by Japanese scientist called "aged garlic" helps increase human's immunes and viruses, bacteria
4. Other garlic usages are treating in respiratory disease, heavy metals intoxication, ear inflammation, high blood sugar, stress relieve, alcoholic intoxication, garlic also help relieving diarrhea. It can create a strong independent anti Anumol (major antioxidant) that is highly beneficial to the vascular disease (arterial disease) and disease deteriorated. (degenerative tissue condition) (degenerative tissue condition).



Lemon Grass

Lemon grass is a popular herb that use in variety Thai dishes as it has an aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps.

Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper and put in boiling water, it's a home therapy for menstrual troubles, dizziness and nausea. Thai people also use lemon grass scent to relieve the symptom of motion sickness.


The Lemon grass is also one of the best cleanser that helps to detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It reduces uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis.

It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner. Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leafs, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid or for cosmetic purpose, you can wet a cotton with the same cool lemongrass liquid and pat on skin to heal pimple, tone and refresh skin.


Fish sauce

Fish sauces are high in Iodine, Calcium and Iron. As Fish Sauce is rich in iodine and other substances that benefit the thyroid gland, Fish sauce can helps balancing Thyroid function very well.

You may add fish sauce to any dishes instead of salt. Fish sauce possess the similar salty taste as salt but contains such vitamins and nutrients that salt doesn't have such as Vitamin A and D.

Also, fish sauce can be used in diet foods as it's rich in protein, minerals and mostly it's 99.9% fat free. It's said that if you eat food that contain fish sauce 3 times a day, you will not need a tablet of multivitamin!


Coconut Milk / Coconut Cream

Coconut milk is not the juice from the inside of a young coconut. That liquid is Coconut water or Coconut juice. Coconut milk is made by scraping out the meat, adding some water, mix coconut meat and water together then squeeze the thick, white coconut cream off from the mixture. The thick, white and creamy liquid is the part that called "Coconut cream" Coconut is a “functional food,” and defined as a food that provides a health benefit over and beyond the basic nutrients. It contains lauric acid, a nutrient food that found in mother’s milk. It has lots of vitamins, potassium and chloride so; it can prove a beneficial drink for sports person as they lost many nutrients in the form of sweat. The milk is rich in electrolytes that help you to stay hydrated. It destroys the lipid membrane of such enveloped viruses as HIV.

Coconut milk is also a source of Estrogen hormones. This hormone helps hormonal imbalanced sufferers and improving skin condition. Asian people who intake a lot of curries that made from coconut milk are known that having smooth skin and very low of acne problems.

Benefits of Thai Curry Pastes

The most popular Thai Curry Pastes are Green(hottest), Red(medium hot), Yellow (mildest), Masaman(with peanut sauce) and Panang(sweet red curry paste). The principle ingredients of all curry paste (or chilli paste) are similar. They use red chilli to make red curry paste and add some turmeric in yellow curry paste to make it yellow. Any curry pastes are very beneficial for your health as they contains so much useful herbs that are high in anti-oxidants and vitamins. It's said that just eating curry paste once a week can lower the risk of cancer for 50%. It's very true though if you have a look at below of what contains in a basic curry pastes;

1. Chilli - One of the best antioxidant. High in Vitamin C, Great detoxifier & Vitamin A replacement for smokers.

2. Garlic - Wipe out Cholesterol. Garlic promotes the well-being of the heart and immune systems with antioxidant

3. Lemon Grass - detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. Antibacterial and antifungal properties.

4. Shallot - lower risk of intestinal damage as well as helping to process and eliminate alcohol from body.. Shallots also contain saponins which have been shown to inhibit and kill cancerous cells in the body.

5. Galangal - Galangal has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities. It lowers risk of cancer and lowers lipids in body.

6. Pepper - stimulates the breakdown of fat cells, keeping you slim while giving you energy to burn. Helps relieves heart burn. Peppers has antioxidant and antibacterial effects that improves health of the digestive tract.