We all love to eat tomatoes as they are an implausibly versatile food and a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. This juicy fruit is also considered good for health as it contain Vitamin C that helps in increasing one’s immunity. It also contain several other vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and dietary fibres that are necessary for a good health. Tomatoes helps in curing skin and eye diseases as the fruit contains […]

A 22-year-old British student has invented a mobile fridge that could save millions of lives across the world. Will Broadway’s “Isobar” has been designed to keep vaccines at the ideal temperature while in transit in developing countries. And Will doesn’t plan to make money from his creation. His focus is to get it to people who need it, which is why he won’t be trying to get a patent. “I […]

Chikungunya has been triggering fear amongst residents in Delhi as the city saw a sharp rise in cases from the mosquito-borne viral infection this week, taking the toll to 1,057. Till Tuesday September 12, three people have succumbed to chikungunya at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi this season. Besides, the national capital has also been grappling with dengue fever and some cases of malaria this season.   In addition […]

If you are a lover of sweat-inducing spicy food, then here’s a good news for you! A recent research has revealed that the combination of ginger and chili pepers in your diet prevents the growth of cancerous tumor. Both of these spices provide an array of health benefits- from boosting immunity to regulating blood sugar. Some earlier research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, […]

The kalonji, or Nigella seeds, is an interesting spice – when used for tempering, it adds a beautiful aroma to the dishes, and a hint of flavour that you can’t quite nail. In India, dry roasted kalonji is used for flavouring curries, dal, stir-fried vegetables, and even savouries such as samosa, papdis and kachoriamong others. Flavour and aroma aside, the tiny black seed comes with a whole lot of health […]

Jaggery, also known as ‘gur’ in Hindi, made from sugar cane juice also contains plenty of nutrients as it is not completely refined like sugar. Jaggery, which is rich in vital vitamins and minerals, helps boost the immunity, keeps body warm as well as aids in treating cold and cough. Here are some health benefits of jaggery that everyone should know- Jaggery, which acts as diuretic, can help stimulate bowel […]

Bananas – one of the world’s top five staple foods – may become extinct in just five to 10 years due to fast-advancing fungal diseases, scientists have warned. Researchers at the University of California, Davis discovered how three fungal diseases have evolved into a lethal threat to the world’s bananas. The discovery better equips researchers to develop hardier, disease-resistant banana plants and more effective disease-prevention treatments. “We have demonstrated that […]

This rather odd yet adorable creature may look like a snake with silly little arms, but it is actually the yellow-bellied three-toed skink (saiphos equalis), a species of reptile native to eastern Australia. For many generations now, Scientists have been watching this species give birth by laying eggs, but recently scientists have noticed something very unusual. All the yellow-bellied skinks scientists have been observing in the warm coastal lowlands are […]

Usage and consumption of Garlic can be easily traced up to 7,000 years ago, where it is believed to have originated in central Asia. Primarily known as flavoring and seasoning agent in foods, Garlic, is also used for several healing purposes… Although, its strong odor keeps it away from being used as raw seasoning in foods, Garlic is highly beneficial in its raw form. In fact, raw garlic is considered […]

No one enjoys getting sick. Having a sore throat, coughing, sneezing, body aches, runny nose, feeling low energy, or experiencing a stomach bug is a slog to say the least and extremely inconvenient. Who really has time to get sick? Interestingly, many people believe that getting sick is a normal part of life, although getting sick a few times per year is the “norm”, it is NOT normal. With a […]