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10 health benefits of ginger

May 2, 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 …

Summer diet tips and sample plan

April 15, 2013
Mercury levels are rising and summer is at its peak, and the scorching sun gives us enough reasons to constantly hunt for soothing foods which can comfort us in the heat. You can get dehydrated easily due to excess sweat and …

Diagnosed with prediabetes? Here’s what you should know

March 29, 2013
Vicky is a successful businessman. He is 42 years old, about six feet, and weighs 110 kg. He doesn’t sleep well. He sweats a lot and feels lethargic right from the start of the day. He knows he is overweight and needs to do …

Natural foods to reduce cholesterol

March 24, 2013
A high level of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol is well-recognized as a risk factor for heart disease; if you want to keep a heart attack or a stroke at bay, you need to pay attention to lowering it. Along with this, you also ought to …

World Breastfeeding Week 2012: Breastfeeding mummies have babies with healthier tummies

August 1, 2012
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. Breast-fed babies have healthier gut than formula-fed infants, thanks to the mother's milk, which encouraged beneficial bugs to grow and protect the infants from illness and pathogens, …

Digestive problems? Eat some pistachios!

April 27, 2012
Eating pistachio nuts may help the growth of potentially beneficial gut bugs and promote digestive health, says a new study. Pistachios are also an excellent source of vitamin B6, copper and manganese and a good source of …