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 […]
Now that summer is in full swing we are all looking forward to a watery fruit that Nature has created for us. Not only is it bright and beautiful and refreshing, it has a host of health benefits. It helps us through the hot dusty summer days. Nutrient Content: Watermelons are 90 percent water, but contain […]
“Resharing this important post on Inflammation. Inflammation in any part of the body is a key symptom to understand that the overall Acid-Alkaline Balance of the body is not in sync. Follow these simple Home Remedies to allow you to take care of yourself and thus reduce chances of Inflammation in the body”. A […]
In the Summer, there is Heat, Sweat, Irritation and we use Unhealthy methods to keep cool. We blast our air-conditioners, guzzle on ice- creams, drink lots of iced tea, cold coffee, sodas and the likes which further depletes the energy. We need more energy to digest these acidic drinks which pumps more heat within our […]
“This Post is very Personal to me and is dedicated to my Father. Who had a Banana every morning for 70 Years of his 97 years of life. I am convinced that this habit contributed to his long, healthy life. Fortunately most of the wider family also follow his habit- GOD BLESS” 1. Nutrients : […]