Category Archives: health foods
From Spice Rack to Medicine Cabinet: Immune-Boosting Spices and Herbs
Spices and herbs have been used for centuries in culinary and medicinal practices. These natural ingredients are packed with potent antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties that can help support overall health and wellness. From the spice rack to the medicine cabinet, here are some immune-boosting spices and herbs that you should consider adding to your […]
Lemons – 7 Amazing Health Benefits
Lemons are a popular part of many diets because they are good for your health in many ways. Here are seven ways that lemons might be good for your health, with a little more information: Boosts Immune System Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, which helps the immune system by making white blood […]
Boosting Your Memory – Can Flavonoids Prevent Forgetfulness?
A healthy diet should be like a rainbow, consisting of various fruits and vegetables such as red strawberries, green spinach leaves, yellow peppers, which give you all the nutrition for day-to-day activities. But did you ever wonder where these colors come from? The colors of your fruits and vegetables often come from potent phytochemicals (chemicals […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Not Ignore Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is not really that popular in India, though I personally feel it should be. A native of China, the kiwifruit is a dynamic fruit loaded with nutrients. In India, it has gained some exposure as a fruit that can help manage patients with dengue fever. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Today, […]
Curry Leaves – A Powerhouse Of Health Benefits
Our versatile Indian cuisine incorporates curry leaves in most dishes, especially in the South of India. While it adds flavor and an aroma to the food, it in fact has numerous health benefits that are often overlooked. Curry leaves, also called Kadi Patta, have amazing health benefits. Let’s take a look at them here. What […]
Anticancer Foods – Your Guide To Choosing The Best Ones
Anticancer foods – does such a thing even exist? A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating, even if you know there is a cure. While treatments are many, prevention remains better than possible cures. There are many ways one can reduce their risk of developing cancer. Avoiding smoking, lowering alcohol intake and regular exercise – […]
Low Calcium Levels? Time To Add Ragi To Your Diet
If you have low calcium levels, then you may want to consider a change in your diet. When doing so, remember ragi. Ragi, or finger millet, is a commonly consumed food in south India. A staple food in some parts, ragi is eaten either in a cooked ball form (mudde), as a porridge or even […]
Are Apples Good For You? Here Are 8 (Surprising) Reasons Why!
There is a reason why people say ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. The intake of fruits and vegetables has been shown time and again to help lower the risk of developing heart attacks and strokes. For example, in one study that looked at 84000 women and 42000 men followed up for 14 […]
Is Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss The Right Choice?
Over the years, I have heard many of my patients and friends rave on about using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for weight loss. Some even use it for stomach problems. But does it really work? Is apple cider vinegar really the ‘bees knees’? I thought I would look at apple cider vinegar’s effects in lowering […]
Health Benefits Of Almonds – Why You Should Eat Them Every Day
Almonds are one of my favorite foods to snack on. Their crunch, taste and texture is something I enjoy tremendously. Time and again, patients ask me whether a handful of almonds are good for health. Some prefer to have a mix of dry fruits, but I often ask them to shift over to almonds. Today, […]
