Benefits and Uses of Mayonnaise

1. Benefits and Uses of Mayonnaise: “Mayonnaise” is one of the revolutionary condiments introduced by Spain, which has now found a place for itself in almost every kitchen worldwide. This white and creamy condiment with its unique taste and texture gives an additional boost to any of your recipes. Mayonnaise is not just a regular condiment or a taste booster rather is considered to come along with various health benefits if taken in adequate proportion. It is considered to be full of vitamins like vitamin K, E and Choline and minerals like Potassium, Selenium, and Sodium, which not only helps in fighting ageing problems but also helps in keeping you and your metabolism strong. It mostly contains unsaturated fats ranging from 75-80 % and this healthy fat component of Mayonnaise helps to lower your cholesterol level. Apart from that Mayonnaise being full of healthy saturated fats and Vitamin E makes sure that our body absorbs all the nutritional benefits of other fat-soluble vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, D, K etc. Studies have also suggested that Mayonnaise contains such

2. antioxidant profile which can also help in lowering the stroke risk. The Omega 3 content in Mayonnaise helps in keeping your heart healthy and decreases any stroke risk. Mayonnaise not only come loaded with health benefits; but has also brought a good change in our traditional recipes of burger, sandwiches, salad dressing, dips etc. Mayonnaise has this unique feature of blending with any sauce or tastemaker thereby enhancing its flavour by adding a creamy texture to the recipe. There are various ways in which Mayonnaise can be used, some of them are: Health Conscious one’s: You can now readily prepare a healthy salad by just adding a spoon full of Mayonnaise (use low-fat version) in your favourite vegetables and season with salt and pepper and you are good to go. Scrumptious Breakfast: Make your breakfast best meal of the day by adding mayonnaise to your regular omelette or mayonnaise also works great with regular toast or French toast or even garlic toast. Dip: For those who enjoy munching, mayonnaise act as a perfect dip, given to its creamy texture. Add your favourite seasoning and enjoy with your family. Treat for Kids: Even kids are extremely fond of this creamy condiment, making it easier for the mothers to prepare easy and healthy meals for their little ones. Just use it as a spread for your chapattis or make a healthy vegetable sandwich. Your kids will relish their meals. Impressive dishes for unexpected Guests: Mayonnaise is your perfect saviour if you have unexpected guests at home. Use it as a spread on crackers, or prepare cutlet and you are ready with your snacks. Other Usage: Apart from being used in preparing various food recipes, mayonnaise has some distinctive usage as well: Conditioner: Mayonnaise full of vitamin E, works great as a hair conditioner. It helps in keeping hair healthy and smooth.

3. Treating Lice: Mayonnaise can also help in treating lice from your hair. Applying mayonnaise to your scalp makes your hair soft and greasy and suffocates lice, thereby making it easy to get rid of them. Skin: Full of fat and moisturizer, mayonnaise can also be beneficial to treat dry and chapped skin. It also works great in treating suntan and keeps your skin soft and glowing. Anti-depressant: Studies have suggested that Mayonnaise contain such nutrient that helps in preventing depression. It helps in keeping your mind fresh and positive, thereby preventing depression. Housekeeping: Mayonnaise is of great use when it comes to cleaning wood at your home. It works great in removing water ring marks or any sticker marks from your wooden furniture. It can also be used to clean and bring shine to your piano keys. Mayonnaise is also helpful in cleaning crayon marks from the wall. It also helps in getting rid of the irritating voice of jammed hinge by moisturizing the hinge. Mayonnaise is much more than just a condiment with such a wide range of uses and benefits, it has become mandatory to keep a jar of your favourite Mayonnaise at home. Today, the market is flooded with varieties of textures, flavours and low-fat versions of Mayonnaise. An individual gets to choose from the wide range of options for Mayonnaise as per your choice or requirement. Like, in India where the majority of the population is vegetarian, vegetarian version of Mayonnaise is very popular. From a reputed brand like Veeba, which offers you a wide range of Mayonnaise to choose from Simple Classic (containing eggs), to Vegetarian Version, Burger Mayonnaise, Chili Mayonnaise, the low-fat version called Smart Mayonnaise, Garlic Mayonnaise and many more. Overall, high in its fat content, Mayonnaise if taken in adequate portions not only have a positive impact on your mind and body but also on your taste buds.