28
Jan
Tag Archives: minerals
“Gluten-free” is one of the increasingly popular food trends in recent times. More and more food packets at a grocery store feature a “gluten-free” label and so do food items on a restaurant menu. Now, the essential question here is – is it rightly so? And why is it necessary?
03
Sep
The juicy summer fruit Watermelon
Watermelon!!! Doesn’t it remind us all of the summers? Yes, most of us could relate watermelon as a perfect snack during summertime. A few summer memories would bring an instant smile on our faces like the smell while cleaving a watermelon and slicing them. This alone could quench our thirst in summers. Think about it and you can almost taste it, can’t you? Most of us love this juicy refreshing and flavorful fruit. And why not as it comes with tons of nutritional benefits Packed with vitamin, fibre and potassium. Worried about the sugar it contains? Do not worry, one cup of watermelon contains nine grams of sugar which is comparatively lower than other fruits like apple, banana or mango.
20
Jul
Preparing for Pregnancy: Part 1
Pregnancy is a very beautiful time in a woman’s life. But, at the same time, it brings a lot of physical changes for the woman. Not only that, but it also brings a lot of changes at the level of mind and family dynamics for the couple and the family as a whole. Preparations are not only required by the woman alone but, the couple together. And, the whole family!
In this article, we will see, how we can prepare our bodies to be ready for pregnancy.
28
Jun
Benefits of coconut
COCONUT
Coconut has prime importance in Indian tradition. But this importance is because of its scientific importance.
The Latin name of coconut is “Crocus Nucifera” and it belongs to the “Arecaceae” family. Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.
07
Jun
Beetroot and its benefits
Beetroot is a root vegetable also known as red beet, table beet, garden beet, or just beet.
Amazing things happen when you eat beet.
Beetroot has lots of health benefits. It is a superfood providing good sources of nutrition. It is tasty and delicious. Beets are packed with nutrition and a good source of fibre vitamins and minerals.
07
Jun
The juicy summer fruit- Watermelon
Watermelon!!! Doesn’t it remind us all of the summers? Yes, most of us could relate watermelon as a perfect snack during summertime. A few summer memories would bring an instant smile to our faces like the smell while cleaving a watermelon and slicing them. This alone could quench our thirst in summers. Think about it and you can almost taste it, can’t you? Most of us love this juicy refreshing and flavorful fruit. And why not as it comes with tons of nutritional benefits Packed with vitamin, fibre and potassium. Worried about the sugar it contains? Do not worry, one cup of watermelon contains nine grams of sugar which is comparatively lower than other fruits like apple, banana or mango.
20
May
Do You Know Pineapple Is Not Just A Fruit.
Pineapple is a small herb. It has around 60cm to 1mt longleaf with thorny margins. This plant is basically from Brazil and brought to India by the Portuguese. Now abundantly available in India.
Pineapple (ananas)
Latin name: ananas consistent
Family: Bromeliaceae
Loaded With Nutrients
Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile.
One cup (5.8 ounces or 165 grams) of pineapple chunks contains the following :
- Calories: 82.5
- Fat: 1.7 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbs: 21.6 grams
- Fibre: 2.3 grams
- Vitamin C: 131% of the RDI
- Manganese: 76% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 9% of the RDI
- Copper: 9% of the RDI
- Thiamin: 9% of the RDI
- Folate: 7% of the RDI
- Potassium: 5% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 5% of the RDI
- Niacin: 4% of the RDI
- Pantothenic acid: 4% of the RDI
- Riboflavin: 3% of the RDI
- Iron: 3% of the RDI
Pineapples also contain trace amounts of vitamins A and K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium, Pineapples are full with a variety of vitamins and minerals. They are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese.
Fruition happens at the end of summer and in Rainey season. So you get all benefits of pineapple if consumed in this period.
- According to Ayurved pineapple are Vata and pitta shamaka
- Pineapple is very helpful in anorexia abdominal pain and hyperacidity (amlapitta)
- Pineapple water or jam reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, bleeding disorders and certain cancers.
- Fresh Pineapple juice also helpful in constipation and worms
- Pineapple is also useful in urinary stones and micturition.
- Make sure not to eat pineapple in pregnancy as it causes abortion when taken in excess.
- Raw pineapple is very effective in kashtartava ( metrorrhagia- painful menstruation) and anartva (amenorrhea- scanty or no menses).
- Pineapples are delicious, accessible and easy to add to the diet.
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21
Jul
The Best Way Of Reducing Weight Loss Is Drinking Fennel Water Every Day
Fennel seeds are also known as saunf (variyali). It was considered to be auspicious in ancient times. Every kitchen has fennel seeds. It is used to add flavours to salads, curries and desserts.
08
May
Preserving vegetables
Preserving vegetables
Vegetables play a very important role in our day to day meals. It gives you a good amount of minerals, vitamins, iron which is good for a healthy life. We have seen many people preserve vegetables for many days which is technically a wrong habit.
Here are some tips to store vegetables and keep them fresh for more days.
