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  • five magical botanicals of your kitchen garden

    A famous saying in Hindi says that - A man wanders around the world in search of things he needs and returns home to find it! Much in agreement with this phrase is the fact that there are five things right there in your kitchen that will help you combat some of the most dreaded diseases. They are none other than your very own onion, garlic, curry leaves, holy basil and cinnamon. CinnamonBioactive compounds isolated from cinnamon can: Prevent infectionPotentiate insulin activity, ...

  • go crunchy go nuts

    It's true, nuts are loaded with fat. In fact, one cup of nuts contains close to 800 calories and 70 grams of fat. Does this mean that you should never eat nuts again? Definitely not. Everyone needs some fat to maintain good health, and nuts provide the essential fats we need in their most wholesome a...

  • pumpkin seeds

    Subtly sweet and nutty with a malleable, chewy texture, the roasted seeds from inside your Halloween pumpkin are one of the most nutritious and flavored seeds around. Nutritive Values of Pumpkin Seeds (Per 100 gm) Vitamin A: 70 I.U. Niacin: 2.4 mg. Calcium: 51 mg. Iron: 11.2 mg. Phosphor...

  • alfalfa seeds

    This remarkable plant contains a myriad of essential nutrients and is abundant in health benefits. Alfalfa sprouts juice contains calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc. This is the only plant that supplies the full range of vitami...

  • antioxidant

    ANTIOXIDANT: The Newest "Disease Warriors"Understanding Antioxidants: Immunity is the body's capability to repel foreign substances and cells. The body has a number of defense mechanisms that can be breached at times by microorganisms, w...

  • artificial sweeteners

    A Product that can be of a great aid to a diabetic is presented with few facts Artificial sweeteners (provides very little calories) are basically made for people who cannot eat sugar. For example, diabetics who already have high sugar levels or overweight people who want to cut down on calories from sugary food to lose weight....

  • the healing powers of barley water

    Barley is an annual cereal plant (Hordeum vulgare and sometimes other species) of the family Gramineae (grass). Any plant of the family Gramineae, is an important and widely distributed plant. Barley was known to the ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Egyptians and was the chief bread material in Europe as late as the 16th century. Historic Background...Today barley is typically a special-purpose grain wi...

  • do you skip breakfast

    Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way to jump-start the day, yet a tasty breakfast might not be finding its way onto your kitchen table. Rushed morning routines, trying to lose weight, and lack of appetite early in the morning are all reasons people skip breakfast. Nevertheless, mounting evidence supports t...

  • ways to keep bones healthy

    Introduction Almost everyone comes across complaining about back pain, pain in shoulder, bone problems and so on at least once in life. Diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, calcium deficiency are some of the major health issues in today's lifestyle. It may be due to various reasons such as improper diet, lack of exercise, bad habits such as smoking etc. These problems can be solved easily by adding some minor activities in our daily life. People spend lot of money for curing such problems ...

  • winter foods

    Stay warm, strong, and healthy with these super foods. Use food to your advantage this winter - the right ones can cut your risk of catching colds and flu, and can help you stay in shape. To help you through the...

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