Tinda Native to India, is a cross between a green apple and a pumpkin. It is also known as Indian Apple Gourd or Round Gourd. 1- Nutritional Content : Tinda is a Nutritional powerhouse filled with Vitamin A, B12, C, Calcium,Carotene, Copper,Iron, Niacin, Omega-3 Fatty acids, Potassium, Riboflavin and Sodium. 2-Heart Health: High […]
Today’s focus is Neem or Margosa – a very common tree in India. It has played a key role in Ayurvedic medicine in India, and has been a part of traditional remedies in South Asia, for ages. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties. 1. Skin Disorders : Neem leaves are very useful in […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 : […]