Mint is the glorious plant that gives the candy of the same name its cool burst of flavour. While there are about 25 different species of mints, peppermint is actually a natural hybrid cross between Mentha aquatica (water mint) and Mentha spicata (spearmint). Peppermint has greenish-purple lance-shaped leaves while the rounder leaves of spearmint are …
Health is Wealth
Though originating from Italy, balsamic vinegar is popular throughout the world and is regularly used in salad dressings. Here are some of its health benefits. For weight loss: According to studies, balsamic vinegar is a source of calcium, iron, manganese and potassium, which improve the body’s functioning and weight loss abilities. Low in calories, it …
Kadi patta or curry leaves is a staple in Indian dishes.Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than simply flavour. Packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves …
Improves vision: Vitamin A, present in tomatoes, helps to improve your eyesight as well as prevent night-blindness and macular degeneration. Helps fight cancer: According to studies, tomatoes contain large amounts of the antioxidant lycopene, that is effective in lowering the risk of cancer, especially lung, stomach and prostrate cancers. Maintaining blood health: Research suggests that …
Signs of Excessive Sleeping: Fatigue and irritability Dozing off in office or while driving Inability to concentrate. Seen in those who are obese Those who have obstructive sleep apnoea. Negative health effects of Excessive Sleeping: Gaining weight Irritability Hypertension Increase risk of accidents. Excessive sleeping is also called hypersomina and is caused by medication, inadequate …
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Garlic: Not only does garlic act as a cholesterol-lowering agent, it is also a brilliant heat producing food. Garlic contains properties that help fight the flu and other diseases such as bronchitis and asthma. Ginger: It contains gingerols and shogaols that have thermogenic properties that help keep you warm. It helps to cure common cold …
In an age where nutrition is increasingly seen as an appendage to daily living, we tend to lose out on various vitamins and minerals. For instance, most of us believe that milk only provides calcium and is only meant for children. But did you know that, no matter the age, we can always benefit from …
Don’t smoke – Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).Don’t eat fruits immediately – Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.Don’t drink tea – …
The average human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles (274 km) per hour. The thyroid cartilage is more commonly known as the adams apple. The only jointless bone in your body is the hyoid bone in your throat It’s impossible to …
* Most colour impaired can see all colors. Very few color blind people can only see in black in white (less than 1%).* Color blindness is the inability to perceive differences between some colors that other people can distinguish.* It is most often of genetic nature, but might also occur because of eye, nerve or …