Category Archives: health foods
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, […]
Health Benefits Of Oats – Scientific Truth Revealed Here!
I conducted a Google search on the ‘health benefits of oats’ and had a whopping 66 million results. So I decided to look through all the pages and have written this article based on what I found. It has taken over a year. Just kidding, well about the ‘reading 66 million articles’ thing anyway. Oats […]
Health Benefits Of Curcumin In Turmeric
Time and again, I have heard people tell me that they drink a glass of warm water or milk with turmeric mixed in it every morning. They do this to get the health benefits of curcumin in turmeric. Curcumin is the active component of turmeric. I thought I would talk about the health benefits of […]
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
