Pears are a mildly flavoured, sweet fruit that many enjoy from late summer to winter. These soft and crunchy fruits are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that our bodies need. Pears are a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, and copper. In addition, pear fruit is good for our health, benefits our […]

Jackfruit belongs to the Moraceae family and is also known as the jack tree. It generally grows in Asia, Africa, and South America. Tropical lowlands are best suited for jackfruit cultivation, and it is extensively cultivated in tropical regions worldwide. Historians say that jackfruit is 300 years old. It gets its name from the Malayalam […]

Fish is a great source of heart-healthy lean protein. Dining on one or two servings of fish as your protein every week can lower the risk of heart attack by almost one-third. That’s because it contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which lower triglyceride levels as well as help reduce inflammation throughout the body and support […]

Cruciferous vegetables are a group of veggies that are known for their flowers with 4 petals. Cauliflower and broccoli are two popular cruciferous vegetables. Both are foods that you should include in a well-balanced diet. They belong to the same plant family, Brassicaceae. These vegetables are related but not identical. They both have their own […]

Goat milk is the most used dairy in the world. Its consumption level is so high that it has almost 65-72% of the global dairy consumers. It is also because of the ease of keeping goats compared to cows. It is especially true in the case of developing countries where there is a lack of […]

Phaseolus vulgaris, commonly known as kidney beans, is a legume or a common dried bean. The name comes from the human kidney due to its uncanny resemblance. Also, kidney beans contain protein and are a rich source of fibre. They’re both vegan and an excellent substitute for meat products.  Furthermore, there are many long-term health […]

Who does not love a crispy butter toast with a hot cup of tea or coffee? Biting into a buttery piece of bread is the best feeling in the entire world. However, the sense of guilt or stress just after having that one-tablespoon of butter is equally unpleasant. We Indians love our ghee and butter. […]

Oyster mushroom, scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus, is a common edible mushroom. You can find it in temperate and subtropical forests. Its name comes from its caps, which resemble an oyster. Oyster mushrooms are full of nutrients, minerals, and protein. As a result, it has multiple health benefits and medicinal properties. For example, it helps […]

“Nectar is for Gods and goddesses, buttermilk is for human beings,” a quote that sums up the importance of buttermilk in our lives. Buttermilk is probably one of the most common dairy products in an Indian household. Since ancient times buttermilk has had several usages. Some of them include curing stomach ailments, clearing skin blemishes, […]

Alfalfa sprouts, scientifically known as Medicago sativa, are a legume plant. They have also been referred to as Lucerne or Rijika. Alfalfa has medicinal properties and may serve as a herbal supplement. Also, another daily use is to feed livestock. Therefore, it has many nutritional properties and health benefits. It may improve heart, gut, and […]

Groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are a high-protein, nutrient-rich food that are hard to resist. They are part of the pea family and are used in diverse culinary traditions. Groundnuts serve multiple purposes: as a human food, animal feed, and an oilseed crop due to their high oil content. They are packed with beneficial nutrients […]

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable from the Brassicaceae family. The family also includes broccoli, kale, and cabbage. Cauliflower’s name derives from the Latin word ‘caulis,’ which means “flowering cabbage.” The cauliflower florets, also known as curd, are closely grouped, and consist of immature flower buds joined by a thick core. A few light leaves typically […]

It is crucial to maintain healthy dietary habits, particularly when you have fatty liver disease, as the liver is your body’s largest and most important internal organ. It performs more than 300 functions, including detoxification, cholesterol production, storing iron, and converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage. The primary focus of a fatty liver diet […]

Oxygen is the most vital thing required by humans and any living creature. We can survive without food and water for a few days but our survival is impossible without oxygen, even for a few minutes. The concentration of oxygen in our body is called partial pressure. Many people believe in this myth that its […]

Sweet corn is one of the simplest and purest delights of summer. Popping it makes an ideal snack for movies or events and rolling its flour gives the crunchiest tortilla wraps. But do not let the sweetness of the corn trick you. If you associate sweet corn with high calories, you might be mistaken about […]

Baking soda is scientifically known as sodium bicarbonate. It is primarily a baking ingredient and provides its fluffiness to bread, cakes, muffins and cookies. The scientific logic behind effortless baking is an interesting one. Dough made with baking soda rises by producing carbon dioxide. Combining it with an acid like vinegar or lemon juice improves […]

Echinacea is a type of flowering plant from the daisy family. People often use it in cold remedies. Many believe that taking an Echinacea supplement can help your body fight off infections and other illnesses, like the common cold. Echinacea is prevalent as purple coneflower and was previously used by native Americans to treat many […]

Red root refers to the roots of the Ceanothus Americanus (reddish origin) plant. It is a shrub native to the far eastern United States. It’s also referred to as “wild snowball”. Although red root has a long history, only a few scientific studies have analysed its health benefits. However, since people used its leaves as […]

Neem is a medicinal herb and a popularly known ingredient used in Indian Ayurveda. It belongs to the family of Meliaceae. Neem is also known as Arishta, Holy tree, and Indian Lilac. Neem trees mainly grow in the Asian subcontinental region like India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. People use all the parts of the […]

Oregano is a popular herb that we generally know for its addition to our Italian savouries like pizza and pasta. It is a dried spice used mainly in Greek and Italian cooking and is closely related to thyme, basil, lavender, and sage. It has a strong flavour and adds warmth to your food, as well […]

Amino acids play a vital role in multiple body functions. Therefore, foods rich in amino acids are essential for your health. Amino acids serve various benefits. For example, it helps with protein and energy synthesis, metabolism, control muscle growth, repair and improves brain health and weight management. They control almost every function in your body. […]

Most of us have heard about the immense benefits of honey and cinnamon as a combo. Individually and together, they cure several ailments and improve our health. Well, cinnamon and honey are both well-known for their health advantages, and together, they make an almost unbeatable combination. Ayurveda has believed in these two for millennia as […]

With the continuation of COVID19 mutation and cases worldwide, many private enterprises are continuing to adhere to a strict work-from-home policy. As a result, the boundaries between home and the workplace have disappeared for many of us. The work spills over into our personal space. As a result, our routines of sticking to mealtimes, taking […]

Having a low-carb diet is often considered a sure shot way to weight loss. Many of us follow a zero-carb diet which is very effective in dropping kilos. If you have gone through such a diet, you might have faced many restrictions on food. Because, in general, all of our daily diet meals contain decent […]

Keratin is a prominent name in the beauty industry. From keratin-rich hair products to keratin treatments, one can find various hair and skin products on market shelves. It is not just helpful in strengthening and repairing your hair but also helps maintain skin and nails. In addition, recent research has shown its effect on preventing […]

If this is the first time you hear about duck sauce, don’t worry, it is entirely vegan. Also, the chef did not harm any ducks in the process. Well, jokes apart, duck sauce is an orange liquid with a jelly-like consistency and is made out of apples, plum, and apricots along with vinegar, ginger, and […]

The term ‘Cumin’ is from the Latin Cuminum, from the Greek term ‘Kyminon.’ cumin is famous with a variety of names in several languages, including kū míng (Chinese), jeera (Hindi), Cumino (Italian), Comino (Spanish), Cumin (French), Kamoun (Arabic), and kreuzkümmel (German). It is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, also related to parsley. […]

Blue cheese is a semi-soft cheese variant with a salty and sharp taste. It is mainly cultured from the edible penicillium genus mould. The marble texture on the cheese is caused by the spore moulds leaving a unique green-blue network design. Strains of penicillium like Penicillium expansum can be dangerous to consume, but Penicillium glaucum […]