Summers do bring in beautiful fruits like watermelon, melon, falsa, plum, litchi (lichee), peach and the king of all fruits, mango. Instead of going for carbonated drinks and canned juices, make it a habit to take plenty of fruits. It increases your body metabolism and keeps you fresh in the heat. Our body care largely depends on what… Read More »
Sweet Potatoes: This delicious vegetable contains large amounts of beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A upon entering the human body and enhances the scalp and quality of existing hair.Vitamin A is essential for the functioning of all cells in the body and also sustains the natural oils produced by our scalp. Sweet potatoes are an excellent… Read More »
Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk. The hull gives the seeds a golden-brown hue. Hulled seeds have an off-white color but turn brown when roasted. Sesame seeds have many potential health benefits and have… Read More »
We have become exposed to an increasing number of chemicals in our food supply, the air we breathe, and through many common items we use daily including cosmetics and household cleaner. Among their potentially adverse effects, these chemicals can build up in our system and stall weight loss. While many factors often contribute, researchers find that environmental toxins… Read More »
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis include gout, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Rheumatic conditions tend to involve pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body.Some forms of arthritis, such… Read More »
Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight.It’s seriously harmful.This type of fat — referred to as visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.Many health organizations use BMI (body mass index) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.However, this is… Read More »
According to Melbourne-based fertility expert and author of Beautiful You, Nat Kringoudis, our hormones are our ultimate ‘life hack’. ‘They control everything from when we wake and sleep, our menstrual cycles, moods and how we digest,’ Nat said. According to Nat, when your hormones are out of balance, you may experience issues with all sorts of things –… Read More »
come winter, and our hearts crave mooli ke paranthe, salads, pickles and what not. Not only is this root veggie in season in winters–so you can get the best quality–but it has also been a part of how we live and eat during this season.So, while we’re sure you’ve been bingeing on mooli or radish-filled dishes, you probably didn’t know that… Read More »
Energy drinks are a popular way to replace a morning cup of coffee, perk up in the afternoon, or recharge after a workout. But buying energy drinks regularly can get expensive, and there are many different recipes you can use to make your own drinks at home for a fraction of the price. There are different types of… Read More »
Honey is a substance produced by bees from the nectar of plants. It is commonly used as a sweetener in food. It may also be used as a medicine.Honey can become contaminated with germs from plants, bees, and dust during production,collection, and processing. Fortunately, there are characteristics of honey that prevent these germs from remaining alive or reproducing.… Read More »