Feeding and Diet

Spinach belongs to the same family as beets and chard. This broad, leafy vegetable is cooling and is jade green in color. It has the slight bitter taste of its sister, beet greens and the slightly salty flavor of chard. Spinach has always been known ...

Spinach belongs to the same family as beets and ch...

Celery is from the same family with parsley and fennel, the Umbelliferae family. It can grow to the height of up to 16 inches. The white celery is grown shaded from direct sunlight, thus has less chlorophyll, compared to its greener counterparts.The ...

Celery is from the same family with parsley and fe...

If ever there was a zombie outbreak, you’ll be the first of their snacks because you won’t be able to run. Do you know why? Just look at the amount of fat in your legs! Does it, by any chance, look like a human’s leg to you? How did all that fat get ...

If ever there was a zombie outbreak, you’ll be the...

If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are not alone to jump on the bandwagon. There are millions sticking it out with it, with more being diagnosed all the time. Diabetes is a lifestyle disease affecting people of all age groups. One...

If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes,...

In the current age of dieting and losing weight, several diets have popped up; some that make sense and others that just involve crash dieting. If you are following any of the diets, then the question you need to ask yourself and your dietician is th...

In the current age of dieting and losing weight, s...

Men are more stress prone compared to women due to changing lifestyles, financial woes and expectations, constant stress of providing for family and children etc. Hence, it is necessary that they have a healthy diet to deal with their hard life! Just...

Men are more stress prone compared to women due to...

What happens when two of India’s most consumed items, turmeric and tea, are mixed together? You get turmeric tea, what else? If you were expecting balls of fire to fall down from heaven, then you may be disappointed. However, the benefits of having a...

What happens when two of India’s most consumed ite...

In the fourth decade of her life, every woman experiences changes in her body that are connected with menopause. Between the age of 45 and 55, the menstruation cycle stops and, biologically speaking, this is the period which denotes the permanent end...

In the fourth decade of her life, every woman expe...

We all know that new born babies survive solely upon breast milk diet for about 4-6 months before starting a solid diet. But how many of us have heard about the milk diet for adults? Well, this fad diet is doing the rounds and gaining popularity. So ...

We all know that new born babies survive solely up...

A highly nutritious food, bell pepper is a plump fruit cum vegetable with a glossy exterior, making it appropriate as an addition to almost any dish one can think of. Though it is available in many varieties like yellow, red and orange pepper, the gr...

A highly nutritious food, bell pepper is a plump f...

Fats, in all conditions, are regarded as the “bad guys”. They are flooded with calories, add kilos on your hips, clog your arteries, and best of all, never taste good. But surprisingly, food wouldn’t taste the way it does, had it not been for some am...

Fats, in all conditions, are regarded as the “bad ...

The high amount of calcium and protein in milk declares it as a crucial part of healthy diet. However, if you dilute milk with chocolate powdered mix, cocoa and sugar, chocolate syrup, or melted chocolate, you get a delicious and tempting glass of ch...

The high amount of calcium and protein in milk dec...

Fed up of visiting the chemist for over the counter acid-reflux relievers? Well, before you hit the chemist shop to pick another strip of antacid to soothe your heartburn and put a check to those awful tasting burps, just tweak up your dinner. Fried ...

Fed up of visiting the chemist for over the counte...

Have you ever wondered what is the secret behind your healthy bones and adequate overall health? Well, a balanced diet would be your instant reply. Sure, it is. But dude, there is more to it that keeps you on your foot and working for so long. We are...

Have you ever wondered what is the secret behind y...

Wheatgrass is the name given to young wheat plants, when they are at the same height as ordinary grass. Wheatgrass has been proved to be an extremely healthy food supplement, as it contains 98 of the 102 minerals. It is contains 19 amino-acids, which...

Wheatgrass is the name given to young wheat plants...

You might have heard doctors falling short of words when explaining about nutritional yeasts. It is no wonder that they describe it as a super food; it is a rich and healthy nutrition package which provides vitamins, proteins and other important elem...

You might have heard doctors falling short of word...

Multivitamins are designed to provide the essential vitamins and minerals required for smooth functioning of the body, along with balancing the recommended daily intakes that are otherwise missing from everyday consumption. These usually come in the ...

Multivitamins are designed to provide the essentia...

On hearing the name of vitamin C, we normally think about it as the perfect medicine for curing cough and cold. It is true that vitamin C prevents and cures cough and cold and several other diseases, but consuming vitamin C in an amount more than wha...

On hearing the name of vitamin C, we normally thin...

People frequently worry about gaining weight as they are trying to quit smoking. It is as if this trend simply goes with the turf. While gaining a certain amount of weight gain is considered normal, putting up excessive weight as one tries to quit sm...

People frequently worry about gaining weight as th...

Raisins can be defined as grapes that have been dried and have a sweet taste, with a wrinkly texture. Often known as nature's candy, they are counted amongst the most nutritious dried fruits in the whole world. Raisins are cholesterol-free, low in so...

Raisins can be defined as grapes that have been dr...

Bone Health Calcium, the main constituent of bones is present in raisins which thereby strengthens the bones. Raisins also are good sources of boron which is a micro nutrient necessary for proper bone formation and absorption of calcium. Boron is als...

Bone Health Calcium, the main constituent of bones...