1- Macro and Micro nutrients: 1 Cup of pineapple provides 131% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, 2% of Vitamin A, 2% of Calcium and 2% of Iron. 2- Pineapples also contain Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Panththenic acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Beta Carotene and other anti-Oxidants. 3- Bromelainm : An Enzyme in Pineapple that […]
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family. The rhizomes or underground stems are short and thick. Apart from being used as flavoring, turmeric has been used by Ayurvedic and Unani practitioners in India since ancient times. Turmeric contains curcumin which has proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. An important point to […]
The words “Acidic” and “Alkaline” look like they belong in a chemistry laboratory – certainly not on a plate. But these terms make up the core of our alkaline diet, which puts the focus on maintaining a healthy PH level to promote overall health. The substances that the body uses for building and […]
Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Galia Melons are all varieties of Musk Melons and are available in abundance in the summer months. Sweet, juicy and delicious! They are tasty and healthy. Dryness and heat in the summer makes our digestive system weak and we should ingest foods that we can digest easily. Fruits have natural hydration and […]
Wow! Mangoes are in season. Time to Celebrate Nature brings us this delicious fruit in the summer. Mangoes are divine, versatile and make a delicious smoothie, awesome ice-cream and of course can be eaten on their own. The green mangoes make aam pana, Chutney and our famous aam ka chunda and aachar. Mangoes have so […]
Nutrient Content: 100 grams of fresh ginger contains 2.3% protein, 0.9% fat, 11% potassium, 10% magnesium, 1% Calcium, 12.3% carbohydrates, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin C, (Percent daily values are based on a 2000 Calorie daily diet.) Digestive Disorder: Ginger is useful in the treatment of dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, vomiting, […]
1. Nutrient content : One clove of raw garlic contains manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B 6, Vitamin C, Selenium, Fiber, some Proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus and iron. Garlic also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients – a little bit of everything we need. It is highly nutritious. 2. Gut Health […]