A glass of orange juice feels like a great way to start your day. Packing in those vitamins and antioxidants, you probably feel especially healthy. But if you’re wary about the amount of sugar in the drink, you may well find reasons to cut your intake or…
Seeds are all the rage at the moment, the most popular ones being chia, flax, pumpkin, and sunflower. Experts have now added birdseed, or canary seeds, to this long list. Also Check: Benefits Of Water Fasting For Skin Health And Acne Canary seed comes fr…
A little bit of cilantro (also known as coriander) can go a long way in a food preparation. A few sprinkles of this herb is enough to pack in tonnes of flavor and liven up just about any dish. But the uses of this humble herb goes far beyond garnishing a…
Many religions of the world observe fasting as a regular practice. Fasting has many therapeutic effects on the body and offers a myriad of health benefits. For much of human history, fasting has been guided by intuition and spiritual purpose. Scientific …
Sour grapes or the tart juice from them might make your taste buds tingle, but there’s a lot of goodness in them you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Packed with antioxidants, the juice can work wonders on your lipid profile and blood pressure among other t…
If you have ever wondered whether the dill you use to flavor pickles or dress salads is good for your health, yes it is. Dill is basically of two types: European dill (Anethum graveolens) and Indian dill (Anethum sowa). The herb, commonly known as weed, …
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has a huge fan following. Most natural medicine enthusiasts claim that it helps deal with many medical conditions, from diabetes to dental problems. Weight watchers take it routinely to lose weight, and with good reason. Some pe…
Some delicacies are just unimaginable without mayonnaise, isn’t it? What would our burgers, subs, deviled eggs, and coleslaws taste like without this creamy condiment? Traditionally made by whipping together primary ingredients like eggs, oil, and vinega…
It is believed that the origin of fermented foods and cultured milk products predates recorded history. Fermented and cultured foods may well represent our first experience with what scientists now call “functional” foods—foods that actively promote opti…
Your pancreas may be the less glamorous cousin of organs like the heart and lungs. Yet it quietly goes about its job, keeping your digestive juices flowing and regulating the body’s glucose levels by producing insulin. It plays twin roles, working in bot…