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10 health benefits of ginger

May 24, 2013
Ginger, with its strong and spicy aroma, has its own place in Indian cuisine. It may be used fresh or dried, powdered or pickled or in the form of juice or oil.  Ginger tea, the classic Indian household favourite, is the most …

Healthy Valentine’s Day recipe: Chocolate-coated Strawberries

April 25, 2013
Rich dark chocolate delicately coats the succulent strawberries to make attractive after-dinner treats. Dark chocolate is filled with antioxidants and has been associated with lowering the risk of heart disease. Strawberries …

Could coffee keep prostate cancer at bay?

October 15, 2012
A study by Harvard University says that women who drink four to six cups of coffee a day are less likely to suffer from womb cancer, while men who drink the same amount are less likely to suffer from prostate cancer. The …

Faba beans can beat cancer and hypertension: Study

October 14, 2012
According to an Australian research, Faba beans, which help you stay in shape, have potent antioxidant properties that could beat cancer and hypertension. The research yielded an insight into the mechanism that inhibited the …

Tomato lowers stroke risk!

October 9, 2012
Thanks to lycopene, an antioxidant, eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods lowers stroke risks, suggests a study from Finland. The study found that people with the highest amounts of lycopene in their blood  were 55 percent less …

Strawberry extract protects skin against UV rays

August 6, 2012
According to a new study A new strawberry extract developed can help to protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation. This extract helps to protect against UV radiation that can damage DNA. "We have verified the protecting …

Lemon and its health benefits

November 20, 2012
Summer's here! What is the one drink you want the most when you are out in the hot sun? We bet it is the good old home-made lemonade for most people. Apart from being a great thirst quencher, it also has a host of other health …