The very name of this vegetable is more or less irritating and jarring to the ear, but it has another soft name called “Bhendi” and also in english a sweet name as “Ladies finger”. It can be one of your best companions if you make use of it daily. Here is a copy an e-mail I [...]
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Crunchy, Cool and Refreshing Salad
Fast foods like Pizzas, Burgers and Sandwiches are turning out to be an integral part of today’s life. Another favorite that is making its way and finding a place for itself among the present day Indian kitchen is the Salad. Whether you are a vegetarian or a non -vegetarian, there is always salad to delight every [...]
The Many Benefits of Turmeric
The health benefits of turmeric is in the active ingredient called curcumin. curcumin compound gives turmeric its therapeutic benefits, its yellow color, and its pungent flavor. More specifically, curcumin harbors antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, stomach-soothing, and liver-and heart-protecting effects. Among the many health benefits of turmeric, is that it harbors antiplatelet activity. The herb reduces the [...]
Beetroot fights cancer – A Cardio Tonic
In our search for more local and seasonal vegetables, we should not lose sight of the Beetroot, a not very attractive vegetable to look at, which has been considered to be very beneficial for health, particularly blood, the heart and the digestive system. It has also been considered as a laxative , a cure for [...]
Water Melon – A Cure for High Blood Pressure
One of the most popular fruits for sale in summer time stacked along the streets so nicely wherever you go, is Water melon. Water melon is very cooling to the body when eaten sweet, a healthy fruit which can be even called King of fruits because of its elephantine size. What dissuades me from buying one and sending me back home [...]
Amla – A ‘Vitamin C’ Power House
These days one sees a lot of Amla, differently called as Amalika or Indian gooseberry, stacked in the vegetable shops. Before the season is over and the stocks get exhausted, it would be in the interest of every one to buy and consume as much as possible this exquisite little spherical greenish and amazing vegetable, [...]
13 Foods that stop ageing
These are not super foods they are part of the same healthy diet we have understood for years. It is how much we understand about them that have changed. Researchers are looking at health benefits of chemicals from plant foods. These foods are full of antioxidants and phytochemicals that help combat degenerative diseases. Even though [...]
Wheat grass Benefits and how to grow them.
Wheat grass juice is a complete food with no toxic side affects. It contains all of the vitamins and most of the minerals needed for human maintenance and well-being. It is also a complete protein with about 30 enzymes and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll. It acts as a natural appetite suppressant so usually adding [...]
Identify fake foods at the supermarket
A stroll in a super market on a regular basis helps us to spot a lot of “health foods”. A lot of low cal, low fat options are available. But are they really what they promise!!! Lets have a look at few of them Low calorie ice creams- These usually are filled with artificial sweeteners [...]
About Sanjana – Dietitian
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University.
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