Nutrition

Casein vs Whey Protein

Which is the best protein powder amongst casein and whey? Though this is a simple question, but it surely does not have a simple answer. While whey protein digests fast, thereby emptying the stomach quickly causing an increase in plasma amino acids, casein, on the other hand, is insoluble and hence, forms structures that increase [...]

Snacks For Diabetics

Diabetes, or high/low blood sugar level, is one dreaded condition for the number of constraints it puts when it comes to eating. The diet must be regulated to cut out all sugar and simple carbohydrates from the patient’s palate. Simple carbohydrates pose a threat to diabetics by breaking down in the liver and getting converted [...]

Benefits Of Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp seed oil is the oil with multiple characteristics. Produced from the plants of the Cannabis genus, it is an odourless and flavourless oil. It essentially contains 80 % fatty acids yielding adinosine triphosphate useful to human metabolism. Due to the adequate omega-6 to omega-3 ratio (3:1), it is very beneficial for heart and protects [...]

How To Maintain Weight

While shedding those extra weights might feel like moving a mountain, maintaining the weight after you have lost those extra pounds can prove to be equally difficult. As such, you will have to take extra care to maintain your weight or you will very soon find yourself on the wrong side of the weighing scale. [...]

Effective Weight Loss Tips

Have you tried out all the possible ways to cast off the extra bulging flesh from your body, but to no avail? Then you must shun your erroneous ways and adopt an effective approach to get the desired result. One thing is that weight loss process doesn’t involve singular technique. It is rather a conglomeration [...]

Benefits Of Dandelion Root

Imagine you visit to a doctor who gives you a miracle drug, which when consumed, could avert and heal liver diseases, detoxify your system and purify your blood, thaw kidney stones, obviate acne, and reduce weight. Sounds too good to be true! Well, believe it or not, dandelion, the bane of gardeners, is actually a [...]

Foods That Burn Calories

Losing weight does not mean cutting down the portions of the diet. It’s just selecting the right kind of food that burns the calories and fat stored in the body. These kinds of food are called negative calorie foods, as they actually require more energy to be digested than the amount of energy they provide [...]

Omega 3 Fish Oil Benefits

There are some special kinds of nutrients that contribute to proper functioning of human body and hence, are extremely important in maintaining a healthy, infection-free body. Some of them cannot be synthesized inside the body and therefore, need to be supplemented through your diet. One such important set of nutrient is Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 [...]

Benefits of Avocado Oil

If you are looking for an ingredient that takes care of your overall health from improving your skin to boosting your heart, then you have to look no further than avocado oil. It is a rich storehouse of important vitamins, minerals, proteins and antioxidants. It is also a rich source of many beneficial fatty acids. [...]

Amla Juice Benefits

Do you know that the green, globular bitter-tart amla is a storehouse of many important nutrients? Yes, the facts associated with amla may astonish you! It has an abundance of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin B complex, protein, carbohydrates and many more dietary supplements that make this wonder fruit and its [...]

Acne Free Diet

If you’ve spotted the symptoms of acne arising anywhere on your body, stop for a moment and analyze - is it the same acne that is turning your skin uglier and awful?. What could be the reasons? Is it the contaminating air and water or your food habits? To worsen the situation, you often end [...]

Coleslaw Nutrition Facts

Originating from the Dutch words “kool” and “sla” meaning cabbage salad, coleslaw is inarguably one accompaniment that pairs well with almost all dishes. The finger-licking combo of shredded cabbage and creamy mayo dressing gives this crispy dressing much of its characteristic zing. Mainly prepared using shredded raw cabbages and other shredded fruits and vegetables like [...]

Water Chestnuts Nutrition

Water chestnuts are vegetables, which are quite commonly found in Chinese households. Although these are seasonal vegetables, canned water chestnuts can be purchased throughout the year in South East Asia. This explains why water chestnuts have always been an important ingredient in Asian cuisine. Water chestnuts are a root vegetable. Unlike their name, they have [...]

Pistachio Nutrition Facts

Those green pistachio nuts that owe their roots to Persia, are an ineluctable part of many savories and sweets and are one of the favorite ‘nut’ across the globe. Won’t it be a surprise to you to know that they are originally not green in color? Natural ripen pistachio nut have beige color shell while [...]

Bamboo Shoots Health Benefits

In many Asian countries, the bamboo plant is a major part of their culture. Naturally, the young shoots of the bamboo are also an integral part of the cuisine in these parts. Bamboo shoots can be relished in many ways-they can be fried, pickled and used as garnishes and flavorings in other dishes. The shoots [...]

Anti Aging Foods

Nobody wants to look old and the worry of appearance of wrinkles on the face certainly haunts all. For women, the matter assumes even gloomier and more panicky state of affairs. However, aging is inevitable, but healthy food choices and exercise habits can help us extend our lives, and make us feel and look much [...]

Foods That Reduce Inflammation

Inflammations are anything but a pretty sight. Not only are they sore to the eye, they cause us a considerable amount of discomfort and even pain. Yet, do not delude yourself in to thinking that they are all evil. In fact, inflammations are actually a defense mechanism of the body to the attack of pathogens, [...]

Best Negative Calorie Foods

Do you believe that there are no ways to cast of the extra fat from your body other than to starve? Do you think that all foods, more or less, contribute towards aggrandizement of that extra fat? Then you are wrong, for there are foods, which are not only low in calorie, but also instigate [...]

Balanced Diet For Weight Loss

Fasting as a religious observation is good for your body and mind. It is even a good non-violent weapon to achieve your demands but, if you adopt fast as a weapon to reduce your weight, then you have stepped into a wrong trail. Your body sustains on food and there are many such nutrients that [...]

Best Foods For Diabetes

Diabetes is classed as a lifestyle disease as most cases are preventable with a change in lifestyle. Small changes can go a long way in controlling diabetes and the first step in this change is diet. For diet is the only way in which you can control your weight and blood glucose levels, so, you [...]

Acne Detox Diet

Are you fed up with various treatments that you are following from past two days? The acne appears on your face again and again. One of your friends has advised you to follow acne detox diet, and now you have thought of following it. Most of the dermatologists consider it as the best and safest [...]

Foods That Cause Acne

When you reached your teens, you started hanging out with your friends and visiting different places. You might have noticed a change in your lifestyle, in terms of eating, spending, clothing, etc. You tried every style to look beautiful and appealing. But, wait, do you remember, it was the age when you met your worst [...]

Acne Cure Diet

If you can spend half of what you spend on cosmetic products, on your diet, the problematic acne might disappear for good. Although there is no relevant conclusion (research still continues to find the exact answers) as to whether a certain kind of diet helps in prevention and cure of acne or not; it would [...]

Nutritional Value of Pears

Belonging to the tree species scientifically known as genus Pyrus, the pear is a pomaceous fruit known to humans since prehistoric times. The cultivation of it extends to the outmost antiquity where the climatic conditions are fresh and temperate. Apple, a popular fruit, too belongs to the same species and has a floral structure that [...]

Zucchini Nutritional Value

Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash that belongs to the family of cucurbitaceae plants, which also includes pumpkins, watermelons, and cucumbers. Originating in Mexico and Central America, zucchini became popular in rest of America and was eventually introduced to rest of the world. Today, it is cultivated worldwide with the United States, [...]

Health Benefits of Almond Milk

Most people know that almonds are rich source of vitamins and minerals, but not many people know that almond milk is a rich source of nutrients too. Almond milk is prepared by mixing a few blanched almonds in a mixer with water until finely mixed. The liquid is then poured into a container and the [...]

Beetroot Juice Benefits

Beetroot is probably one of the most commonly found vegetables in the world. The vegetable can be eaten raw, cooked, boiled or juiced. Beetroot is best used when it is juiced, as it is healthy and easy to digest. It is a crimson colored liquid, well known and popular for its amazing health benefits. Beetroot [...]

Nutritional Value of Peas

Pea, scientifically known as Pisum Sativum, is a green colored pod shaped vegetable belonging to the legume family. Though botanically a fruit, it is one of the few members (others being chickpeas, lentils, and beans) from the legume family that are commonly sold and cooked as vegetables. Experts believe that, since peas have been cultivated [...]

Nutritional Value of Figs

Talk about figs and you sure would be reminded of the dried counterparts available every where, all throughout the year. But then, have you ever tasted the fresh, luscious figs? Those who have would know the sweet flavor, smooth texture and crunchy interior of figs. For rest, this write-up would surely coax you to get [...]

Nutritional Value of Coconut

Much in contrast to its name, coconut is a fruit which is derived from the coconut tree. The fruit has its origin in India, where it is cultivated on the sea beaches. Coconut received its name from a few Portuguese sailors of Vasco da Gama in India, who first brought them to Europe. Since then, [...]

Nutritional Value of Pineapple

Pineapple is one of the juiciest fruits in the world, widely famous for its tropical flavor. This sweet fruit basically originated in South America and is one of the widely consumed fruits in the world. One of the unique characteristics of pineapple is its sweet-sour taste which makes it stand out from other excessively sweet [...]

Nutritional Value of Raisins

Raisins have been there for centuries serving the mankind with their immense nutritional value. Basically dried grapes with wrinkled skins, raisins are available in different colors and varieties. Nature’s alternative to candies, these wrinkled sweet delights are a great source of energy. Popping a few raisins every day can quickly replenish the lost energy levels, [...]

Nutritional Value of Honey

If the Greek legend is to be believed, Zeus, the presiding God of Mount Olympus was brought up solely on a diet of honey and milk. Honey is a complex and highly nutritive food that is easy to digest and readily absorbed by the body. Apart from being a wholesome and healthy product, honey is [...]

Vegetarianism Pros and Cons

The debate could go on and on as to what is better, going completely vegetarian, part vegetarian, or completely non-vegetarian? It all started with the pre-historic humans who hunted animals for food. Meat was not only just a part of their diet; it was a staple food for them. Today, though the number of people [...]

Asparagus Nutrition

If those regular vegetables offered to you at the veggie markets are creating boredom, with nothing new to binge on, why not visit an exotic grocery store and explore the fresh produce, which you normally would avoid. Take asparagus, for example. A member of the lily family, asparagus is a green vegetable with spear tops [...]

Iodine Rich Foods

There are already dozens of television and radio commercials running on TV and radio channels describing the importance of iodine in the development of children and how its deficiency can hamper their physical and mental development. Iodine is a trace element and is necessary for a number of body functions. The main function of the [...]

Why do We Need Vitamins

A vitamin is an organic compound that is required as a nutrient by the human body. And just as lubricants are required by all vehicles for a glitch-free functioning; a human body too requires regular shots of vitamins for a smooth run. They are our best defense against the attacks of viruses and bacteria that [...]

Nutritional Value of Carrots

Carrots are among the most popular vegetables consumed by mankind. It is the sweet taste and crunchy texture of carrot that make it so popular among both kids and adults. Carrots are available throughout the year and form an important part of our diet. Carrots are a used in variety of culinary purposes, ranging from [...]

Nutritional Value of Celery

Celery is a type of vegetable belonging to the family Apiaceae and has the binomial name, Apium graveolens. Celery is mainly grown for its stalks which are edible and used for consumption purposes. Celery has a very pleasant crunchy taste and is known for its distinctive odor. Due to these properties, it is very commonly [...]

Zero Calorie Foods

“That girl hogs like a pig, yet she’s got a figure to-die-for! How does she manage to stay in shape after bingeing on oodles of foods and drinks?” Does the same question strike your mind, time and again, every time you spot a girl with a perfect figure? Have you tried dieting, bidding adieu to [...]

Nutritional Value of Avocado

Avocado, colloquially known as alligator pear, is a fruit native to Central Mexico and belongs to the plant family Lauraceae along with cinnamon, camphor, and bay laurel. There are about dozens of varieties of avocados that are available, with the the most common being, Hass. Although generally served raw, in some countries like Philippines, Brazil, [...]

Nutritional Value of Corn

As the rainy season begins, the monsoon food - corn can be found in plentiful across all markets. With this starts the selling of the fresh-smelling and deliciously hot corn on the cob on roadside produce stands. Or visit any shopping complex during this season and you’ll find the buttery sweet corn offered in cups, [...]

Cucumber Nutrition

The debate of whether cucumber is a fruit or a vegetable is still on, though what is known about this crunchy delight is that it grows on vine and belongs to the gourd family. Originated from India, cucumber has traveled far and wide and today is available in every continent of the world. If data [...]

Nutritional Value of Onions

There are two kinds of people in the world, the first category belongs to those who love gorging on onions and second is of those who don’t like onion. Still, there hardly is anyone who hasn’t tasted onion. Raw or fried, in curry or salad, dried or pickled, onion can be consumed in any of [...]

Zinc Rich Foods

Zinc is an essential element for the body and its importance is evident from the fact that it is present in every single cell of the body. Even though it is a trace element, it is very necessary for the normal functioning of the body. It is important for vital body functions like maintaining healthy [...]

Castor Oil Benefits

Castor oil is pale yellow colored oil extracted from castor beans, which are taken from the castor oil plant, biologically known as Ricinus Communis. The oil itself has no to very little odor and is tasteless. Known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, castor oil has been in use for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits [...]

Nutritional Value of Apples

Did you know that the white-fleshed, crispy apples are loaded with an assortment of nutrients which makes them unique among all fruits out there? It is this nutrient combination, why the old and famous adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” truly applies to this delicious and crunchy fruit. Eat them in their [...]

Benefits of Quinoa

It may be not as popular as other food grains like wheat or barley, but its more than 5000 year long cultivation history and health benefits explains why it was sacred, and why it will remain sacred (figuratively) among the many food items that are consumed. It’s quinoa we’re talking about. Cultivated in the Andean [...]

Raisins Nutrition

When talking about dry fruits, raisins are inseparable from the list. They are prepared either by the natural process of drying the grapes under the sun or by mechanical process of drying them in ovens. Don’t just go by the looks, for they are often referred to as nature’s own candy! On the outside, they [...]

Foods High in Phosphorus

Those concerned about including all the essential vitamins and minerals in their diet must know about the mineral known as phosphorus. It’s an absolutely essential mineral required by each cell of the body for brake-free functioning and coupled with calcium, aids in the development of bones and teeth. It also helps in maintaining electrolyte and [...]

Scallions Vs Green Onions

If you are fond of cooking and trying out new recipes, you must have noticed different types of onions used in recipes of almost all cookbooks. While some may ask you to use green onions, others specifically instruct using scallions. What’s more, some recipes even use shallots, chives, leeks, and spring onions for cooking up [...]

What Causes Charley Horses

Anyone who has had the experience of muscle crunching pain in the leg will testify to the fact that it can be quite a menace and that its aftershocks sometimes last for hours. Though many people refer to it as muscle pain, muscle spasm, or muscle cramp; it also goes by a colloquial term called [...]

Nutritional Value of Dates

Often termed as the bread of the Sahara, dates are the fruits of the date palm, consumed, primarily, by people of the Middle East to satisfy their sweet tooth and gain the fabulous nourishing benefits that they are loaded with. Native to the desert oases of northern Africa and southwest Asia, they are believed to [...]

Vegetable Soup Diet

It goes without saying that most of you must have been accustomed to surfing through magazine pages and scrolling through articles on the internet to find some useful tips and tricks for getting rid of that extra flab bulging out from your not-so figured body. While most of you would have already become members of [...]

Nutritional Value of Mushrooms

They add an earthy taste and meaty texture to the foods, be it through sautéing, stuffing, braising, slicing, or even caramelizing. They have a fantastic flavor and as such, are served in a variety of delicacies, ranging from soups to sandwiches and appetizers to casseroles. These tasty and succulent fungi are called mushrooms, scientifically known [...]

Is Chocolate Good For You

Chocolate! Yummy, mouth-watering, irresistibly awesome and devouring! Can you think of any other adjective that you can associate chocolate with? Tempting and delicious just as it sounds, chocolate is one of the most popular snack and dessert options preferred by people across the globe. But to its dismay, there are many people who consider this sinful delight a poison [...]

Easy Diets That Work

Visit a dietician or a nutritionist and you will be flooded with a long list of do’s and don’ts for shedding those extra kilos. Needless to say, when followed religiously, such diets show positive results in weight loss, but how many of us stick to them for the requisite period? Moreover, most of us cheat [...]

Excessive Belching Causes

When we swallow food or any liquid, unknowingly we also swallow air along with it. Although this activity is hardly noticeable, our body requires releasing this ingested gas by some means. If the excess air is not expelled out of the body, your stomach can dilate, leading to discomfort. Belching is nothing, but a natural [...]

What Not To Eat During Pregnancy

When is that a woman’s happiness, excitement and emotions double up? Quite literally, it is the time when she conceives. From the time that a woman gets pregnant, her entire life goes through turbulent changes. While best wishes and congratulatory messages keep flowing in, another thing which seeps in, in heaps and bounds, is advice. [...]

Heart Healthy Diet

Close your eyes and imagine a dinner table laden with bacon double cheeseburgers, creamy donuts, crispy nachos, fried chicken, French fries, and hot fudge sundaes! Drives you crazy to reach out for every unhealthy yet delicious food possible, right? Wonder how these foods could help you lose weight and keep you away from several heart [...]

Fast Easy Diets

A holiday is on the cards and after six months of hard work, a Caribbean cruise feels like a refreshing change. It is just the matter of a week or so before you embark on your much-needed break. However, there is one little problem, the sedentary lifestyle has taken a toll on your body. You [...]

Diovan Side Effects

Diovan is the registered trademark name of a medicine that treats difficulties related to cardiovascular system. A few of them are: high blood pressure, post-heart attack problems and congestive heart failure etc. The generic name for this drug is Valsartan. This medicine dilates the blood vessels thus making the work of the heart easier so [...]

Benefits of Vegetarian Food

Consider keeping your meat away in the freezer for a week and surviving on a pure vegetarian diet. For how many days can you resist your non-vegetarian food? A day, two, three, but what after that? Think of the numerous animals that are slaughtered each day to fulfill your temptation of hogging on a delicious [...]

Health Benefits of Oatmeal

There’s nothing better than having a large bowlful of oatmeal in your breakfast to kick start your day. Enriched with umpteen nutrients, this sumptuous and nourishing cereal provides your body with numerous benefits. But often, oatmeal is mistakably confused with oats. But the fact is that oatmeal is ground oat groats or porridge prepared from [...]

Bodybuilding Diet Plans

Have you ever looked, starry eyed, at the gorgeously sculpted physique of body builders? Most of us think that such a dream figure is only for a lucky few. If you really wish to don those rippling muscles then you have to make the adage “you are what you eat” your mantra. For, it is [...]

Curcumin Benefits

The world knows about the deep yellow-colored spice called turmeric that is used in Indian cooking extensively. It is highly helpful in treating a number of ailments, the most common of them being aches, pains, cold, and cough. But did you know that a small but active ingredient of turmeric called curcumin provides a boost [...]

Low Calorie Foods

Only if we knew how to lose weight easily, there wouldn’t be any obese people in the world complaining of weight gain problems. So, what is it that those extremely lean people dig into to stay slim yet fit and healthy? While for some, it is in their genes (did you just say lucky ones), [...]

Benefits of Eating Healthy

Ever wondered how the celebrity stars remain so healthy and dazzle on the silver screens? Well, the secret mantra of feeling good and being healthy is finally out. It’s all about the food and what you eat. In this era of 2-minute noodles, ready-to-eat curries and instant food mixes, the importance of cooking good food is [...]

Black Olive Nutrition

Right from garnishing a simple meal to serving as the main ingredient in pastas, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, black olives add to the flavor and taste of any delicacy. But most people assume them to be just an attractive garnishing item, despite the fact being that they offer umpteen benefits from a health perspective. The salty-sharp tasting fruit [...]

List of High Fiber Foods

Fed up of fad diets and wish you knew a better way to crash the calories than survive on a diet fit for a bird? If eating more and weighing less features high on your health wish list, then it’s time to do something about it. Contrary to the popular health trends, it’s quite a [...]

Healthy Brain Foods

The brain is a vital organ which controls and coordinates all the activities that sustain life. Proper working of brain cells is crucial for a healthy living. This goes on to state the importance of foods essential for development and proper functioning of brain. The development of brain in a growing baby commences from the [...]

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