Category Archives: health foods
Himalayan Pink Salt – Is It Really A Big Deal?
I have heard time and again people telling me they use Himalayan pink salt (Saindhava Lavana) as it is ‘healthier’. I personally have never used the salt, having mostly utilised table salt in our cooked food at home. I thought I would take a look at Himalayan pink salt, what the benefits really are, and […]
Kohlrabi And Your Health
Honestly speaking, I have never really understood Kohlrabi. Also called Knol Khol locally, this vegetable has hidden benefits that quite baffled me. I never knew that this ‘German Turnip’ was not really a turnip, but closely related to cabbage! Firstly, the kohlrabi is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has […]
Arrowroot – Health Benefits in Brief – Dr Vivek Baliga
The other day, my son asked me for some biscuits to eat. When I rummaged through the cupboard, I found a packet of biscuits made from arrowroot. In my naivety, I asked my wife what this was. She told me that it was one of the healthiest plants around. I decided to investigate it further, […]
Health Benefits Of Mushrooms – Dr Vivek Baliga
Have you ever wondered about the health benefits of mushrooms? People have a ‘love it or hate it’ relationship with mushrooms. These oddly shaped and funny smelling fungi are surprisingly rich in rare nutrients that are essential for staying healthy. Let’s take a look. There are different types of mushrooms available, and only a few […]
Refreshing Benefits Of Lemongrass Tea
I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Thailand with my family. Apart from the sweltering heat of the summer months, I had the privilege of enjoying local cuisine, especially street food. I have been a fan of Thai food for years, and the experience I had was certainly a memorable one. One spice I […]
Cauliflower – Amazing Health Benefits
Dr Vivek BaligaDr Vivek Baliga is a medical practitioner and the director of a diagnostic center – Baliga Diagnostics – in Bangalore. He specializes in diabetes and heart disease, and is a visiting consultant in Internal Medicine at corporate hospitals. He is married and has one son. drvivekbaliga.com
