Bay leaves comes from the bay laurel plant, an evergreen shrub that grows slowly in warm climates. Bay leaves originated as an ornamental symbol of honour and success, and were worn by both Roman and Greek emperors. Because of this, two terms were created: baccalaureate, which is the reward for earning a bachelor’s degree, […]
Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a small round berry, bright and yellow-green in color. Historical records tell us that they have been used in remedies for at least 1000 years. Incorporating this ancient super fruit into your diet may improve your overall health. 1. Nutritional Content : 100 gms of amla – Calories (48), Fat […]
Hing is the dried sap or gum resin obtained from the roots of ferula plants. It’s commonly dried, ground into a coarse, yellow powder, and used for either culinary or medicinal purposes. It’s distinct flavor and aroma can transform any boring dish. Considering its therapeutic and curative powers, hing is also referred to as the […]
Have any of you ever wondered why the English are nicknamed “Limeys”? This is because for years, English ships were required by Law to carry enough Lemons or Limes for each sailor to have an Ounce daily after being 10 days at sea. To prevent Scurvy, a Vitamin C deficiency disease. I owe my love […]
These days wherever you look, one sees oranges, kinnows, sweet lime and grapefruits. It is so beneficial to eat in season so please eat them both for health and taste. It is said that during medieval times, citrus fruits ( oranges, kinnows, lemons, grapefruits) were considered by nobility to be beneath them, and the health […]
Ajwain or Carom Seeds come from the Apiaceae family, which is a group of plants that includes celery, coriander, fennel, parsley and parsnips. The seeds have a bitter and pungent flavor, somewhat like oregano, and is often added to pickles and curries. It has innumerable health benefits. Nutritional content: In one teaspoon of ajwain there […]
Curry leaves are native to India, Sri Lanka and some South East Asian countries. They are used for tempering, garnishing and seasoning and also have medicinal benefits. Nutritional content: Curry leaves contain a negligible amount of calories. They are rich in copper, zinc, chromium, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamins […]
The Liver is our body’s largest internal organ (size of a football) and is the most hard-working organ in the body. It is the Livers’ responsibility to process nutrients absorbed by the intestine. The Liver also regulates blood composition to balance protein, fats and carbohydrates. It also removes toxins from the blood and breaks down […]
Turnips are presently in season. Turnips are vegetables which have a purple, red or green exterior and have a white-fleshed bulb, also called the storage root which grows above the ground and has a smooth skin without scars or side roots. They are not to be grouped with potatoes or beetroot as we think but […]