Mayonaisse good for Women, can prevent stroke
By siliconindia   |   Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 22:45 IST
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Mayonaisse good for Women, can prevent stroke
Bangalore: Have you seen in-your-face advertisements and billboards of mayonnaise in India? Hardly. Yet, it's increasingly being seen in the typical Indian household. The sauce has made its way to the Indian kitchen and Indian palate almost clandestinely. More than appealing to the palate, Mayonnaise has many medical benefits. Mayonnaise is naturally free of trans fats and is made with heart-healthy oils such as soybean, canola and with omega-3 fatty acids. Doctors recommend mayonnaise with at least one meal for seniors as it helps reduce the risk of stroke. Mayonnaise is particularly good for women. Mayonnaise contains Vitamin E, which protects postmenopausal women against strokes, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It's also quite helpful in treating depression, arthritis and colon inflammation. Moreover, mayonnaise is much lower than butter in saturated fat which is better for your heart. For the calorie conscious, reduced fat mayonnaise is the right pick. Research has proven that commercially prepared mayonnaise is carefully prepared with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice and salt to create an unfriendly environment that slows and even inhibits the growth of bacteria and, indeed, can kill it. Thus it acts as a preservative and keeps the salads and sandwiches fresh for longer period. In its journey of over 250 years, mayonnaise known as mayo has become a widely-travelled and great settler. Every place it has gone to, it has become a flavor to follow. Starting from France, it has conquered the palate-kingdoms of almost all the world. There is a popular saying that goes - those who don't like mayonnaise, are only those who haven't tasted it yet. India is a predominantly a vegetarian country. So Mayonnaise was not a big hit earlier because of its egg content. Mrs. Bector's Cremica identified this gap and basis its understanding of local requirement it adapted its product and introduced Vegetarian Mayonnaise. So what makes mayonnaise the world's favorite sauce? It makes the best sandwiches, Russian salads and dips. It is also a mother sauce from which an unlimited variety of sauces and dressings can be created. If you feel inventive indulge yourself. You will find the mayonnaise with its smoothness and mild flavor an ideal starting point for your creativity. 'Mayonnaise is a great add-on to any meal. It tastes sublime, looks delectable and goes with almost anything.' says Mrs. Rajni. While for some the reason is conjuring up their meals, for others its health benefits. I can't imagine my day without mayonnaise. Apart from tasting great, it's healthy as well. I'm very particular about what's good for health and what's not. Being a good source of Vitamin E, it's a natural for me- says Priya, a student of LPU. Mint Mayonnaise and onion garlic mayonnaise add spice to the life of the Indian customers. 'The Indian consumer is very particular about the taste of the food. So such variations to suite Indian palate is available in the market. Wait no more and let Mayonnaise tickle your taste buds and test your innovation quotient. Get, set, experiment.. Some Facts about Mayonnaise Originated in France some 250 years back It's the mother sauce from which unlimited variety of sauces and dressings can be created. It acts as a preservative and keeps the sandwiches fresh for longer time. It is a good source of Vitamin E Its Trans fat free It reduces the risk of stroke in women post menopause. It helps in treating depression, arthritis and colon inflammation. It has low saturated fat. So it's better than butter. (Author: Mrs. Geeta Bectos, Mrs. Bector's Foods specialities)

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