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    5 Reasons you should think twice before discarding curry leaves

    Curry leaf, a staple ingredient in Indian cuisines is often discarded or used as a mere seasoning, only to keep it aside while eating. Here are 5 reasons why you may want to think twice before you discard curry leaves.

    5 Reasons you should think twice before discarding curry leaves
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    Treating Anaemia

    Rich in folic acid, curry leaves helps the body to absorb iron. Eating a few leaves every day is one of the few natural ways to treat anaemia, a condition caused due to lack of iron content in the body.

    Controlling Diabetes

    Curry leaves play a vital role in improving insulin activity in your body. Loaded with fibre, it also helps reduce the blood sugar level. Including curry leaves in your diet every now and then, keeps a check on diabetes.

    Aiding digestion, curbing fat

    Curry leaves aid digestion and this is one of the reasons why, traditionally, we are treated with a glass of buttermilk topped with curry leaves after a sumptuous meal. On the other hand, it also changes the way your body absorbs fat that boosts weight loss.

    Bid goodbye to bad cholesterol

    Studies have shown that antioxidants packed in the curry leaves control the oxidation of bad cholesterol. As a result, there is an increase in good cholesterol preventing long-term ailments like heart diseases.

    Mane man

    From time immemorial, curry leaves have been considered as a miracle hair potion. It is best known for preventing premature greying, repairing damaged hair and treating hair fall and dandruff. You can either eat the curry leaves or apply it to your hair/scalp. You are going to love the results!

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