Here are the amazing fringe benefits of getting into the sack! 1. Cardio The heart rate goes up, accelerating the caloric burn. It won’t substitute for a cardio workout but it is much better than watching televisions! 2. Increases immunity to diseases Those who have regular sex have higher levels of disease fighting antibodies. 3. Lowers heart attack risk When the heart rate goes up, the muscles of […]

Milk and yogurt (curd/dahi) are an essential part of the recommended ‘healthy Indian diet’. We’ve all heard about calcium in milk and yogurt and how it makes our bones stronger, but a new study has found that consuming yogurt 4 to 5 times a week may help you lower the risk for developing Type-2 diabetes as well. Yogurt contains a specific type of Vitamin K, as well as pro-biotic benefits […]

The United Nations named 2013 ‘The International Year of Quinoa’. In this way the grain’s nutritional potential and its raising worldwide popularity was recognized once again. Quinoa is the magic grain of South America. It was the staple food of the Incas and the Andean peoples before the Incas, so it holds the character of the ancients. It is very nutritious and contains all of the amino acids your body […]

Avocado or alligator pear is a large berry containing a single seed. They have a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. It is also considered as one of the healthiest food in the planet because they contain 25 essential nutrients, including vitamin A, B, C, E, & K, copper, iron, phosporus, magnesium, and potassium. Avocados also contain fiber, protein and several beneficial phytochemicals such as beta-sitosterol, […]

Salvia hispanica, or Chia, is an herb in the mint family. This small plant, is an absolute gold mine of nutrition; it yields the precious chia seed. I consider the chia seed one of nature’s most efficient super foods. Two tablespoons of the tiny seeds contain 138 calories, 9 grams of fat, 10 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein and a relatively large amount of calcium. The seeds are […]

Oats are rich in fibre and a good source to boost your energy. But there are several other reasons why you must include oats in your daily diet. We give you 13 reasons to have oats daily, whether it is for breakfast or as a snack. Improves immune system Oats contain a fibre called beta glucans which has been extensively studied over the years. Beta glucans is also present in […]

Everyone loves a little spice now and then in their meals. Not only does it thrill the taste buds, but also makes food more palatable. But the fun of eating it apart, there are health benefits of tucking into food that might make you cry. Here are some of them… Weight loss: For one, that extra spice can also cause you to lose the flab. As per research, chillies have […]

It’s no secret that turmeric has amazing healing properties; in fact, it’s one of the most thoroughly researched plants in history. Dating back thousands of years, humans have used turmeric as both a food and a medicine, even using it to cure life-threatening diseases. Researchers at GreenMedInfo, an organization dedicated to providing evidence-based resources to the world, found turmeric to have over 600 potential preventive and therapeutic applications and 175 […]

The papaya (from Carib via Spanish), papaw, or pawpaw is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, the sole species in the genus Carica of the plant family Caricaceae. The flesh (edible part) of the papaya is normally a bright orange color and can have yellow or pink hues. It is deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, […]

Turnips are nutritious cruciferous root vegetables used extensively in a variety of cuisines across Europe, Asia, and Eastern America. Turnip, which is scientifically known as Brassica rapa, belongs to the Cruciferae family, which includes super foods like kale, collards, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Small young turnips called “baby turnips” are roots harvested early in the growing stage and are delicate, sweeter and eaten raw in salads. Mature turnips have […]