Fast foods are not nutritious: It is a false notion . Most Indian ‘fast foods’ like idlis, bhel-puri are high in proteins and fiber. Just make sure that they have been cooked hygienically. Avoid fried food. Brown bread is more nutritious than white: Where nutrition is concerned, foods like white bread made from refined flour…
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Here are some simple home remedies that help act against ailments and give good results. Mixed coriander seeds and jeera in water, duly boiled and cooled, is taken to act against the effect of nausea. Omam taken with a betel leaf and a little salt could be chewed and the juice slowly taken in to…
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Apple is the most popular fruit of India and occupies a prominent place among the best fruits of the world. It possesses some nutritive value and medicinal properties. It contains a number of body-building minerals and vitamins. In our country, apple is grown as a commercial crop. There are many varieties of apples, differing in…
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Smile, and the world smiles with you. The secret behind every sweet smile is a set of clean, healthy and well-cared- for teeth. Plus a mouth that gives out only a pleasant odor. Here are some suggestions on oral hygiene and care: Your teeth will last a lifetime, if proper care is taken. The first…
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Nutrition is the science of food in its relation to the growth of the human body. It is important to eat right kind of food to keep the body in good health. A balanced diet contains everything the body needs for health. Essential nutrients, important parts of food l to keep the body healthy, are…
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Homoeopathy was put together in the 19th century after extensive research by the German physician and chemist Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). The term Homoeopathy comes from the Greek word ‘homios’ meaning ‘like’ and ‘pathos’ meaning ‘suffering.’ Homoeopathy works by treating a person as a whole or holistically. So, this system, while looking at the symptoms, will…
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Now the season is for mangoes. I found less demand for bananas; papaya and other fruits. When I recently thanked my friend for sending mangoes as gift, she humorously gave a twist saying –‘wherever mangoes-woman..goes’ LOL! Let us share the valuable health benefits of mangoes during the season: • Mangoes build up our immune system…
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Ripe bananas contain less water than apples, pears, peaches and similar fruits. Bananas are rich in sugar and also contain small amounts of proteins, minerals like iron, and vitamins A, B1 and C. Vitamin A is essential for the prevention of night blindness. Deficiency of vitamin B1 is responsible for the disease known as beriberi…
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Many sounds have become unpleasant in the modern world. Even pleasant music could be unpleasant if played at undesirable volume. Sound is an important part of nature and serves a variety of purposes, undoubtedly! Noise could be a source of irritation and beyond certain levels could even be harmful, may result in permanent hearing loss….
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Experiments conducted on wheatgrass proved that several diseases can be cured by taking wheatgrass juice along with simple nutritional food. Patients suffering from chronic diseases should stop their normal food in the beginning for few days. Coconut water can be taken frequently in the day. Juice of wheatgrass about 1 to 4 oz. should be…
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