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Nutritional needs for different age groups

For overall health and well-being, proper nutrition is essential. Specific nutrients are required to maintain optimal health, growth, and well-being. #praanahita

2 years ago • 2 min read

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Brain waves

Brain waves are oscillating electrical voltages in the brain measuring just a few millionths of a volt.

2 years ago • 2 min read

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Colour blindness

The defect in cone cells causes decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Such a condition is called colour blind.

2 years ago • 2 min read

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Benefits of raw coconut

Raw coconut promotes, sustains and restores health.

2 years ago • 2 min read

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Blood pH

The measure of hydrogen ion concentration in any fluid is called pH. pH is neutral, if it is 7. The normal blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45.

2 years ago • 3 min read

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Cloves

Clove is the dried bud of the flower. The plant is an evergreen plant growing in tropical and subtropical conditions.

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Ghee- fact sheet

Ghee is a derivative of butter with no lactose. Ghee is one of the seven healthy fats needed in the kitchen.

4 years ago • 1 min read

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Garlic fact sheet

Herbalists and Naturopaths regard garlic as something of a miracle food and use it as a remedy for dozens of complaints ranging from asthma to arthritis.

4 years ago • 2 min read

Asafoetida (Hing)

According to the Ayurveda, asafoetida (Hing) is considered to be one of the best spices. It reduces vata and kapha and thus it is used for balancing the vata dosha.

4 years ago • 5 min read

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Glycemic index--Glycemic load

The Glycemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrates in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. It is obtained by multiplying the quality of carbohydrates in a given food by the amount of carbohydrate in a serving of that food.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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Medicinal properties of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belongs to the genus "Cinnamomum", native to the Caribbean, South America and Southeast Asia.

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi)

Common, familiar Indian household spice rich in fibre, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and commonly known as carom or bishop's seed is Ajwain.

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Health benefits of Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids or flavonoids are a large class of antioxidants formed as plant and fungus secondary metabolites

4 years ago • 2 min read

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Oxalate foods

Oxalate is a naturally-occurring organic compound found in a wide variety of foods. Oxalates are also produced in our body and the metabolism of Vitamin C also results in the production of oxalates.

4 years ago • 4 min read

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Eye friendly foods

A healthy and balanced diet plays a key role in maintaining good eyesight. A strong connection between food and health is well illustrated by Food-related research. Nature has a variety of colourful foods which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, proteins and carbs.

4 years ago • 3 min read

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