food Essential minerals in the body To maintain a healthy immune system, to strengthen bones and teeth and to help vitamins to do their work minerals are needed. They are needed in the right amounts to maintain a healthy body. 3 years ago • 4 min read
health Micronutrients of human body-III The body requires minerals in small amounts for a number of different functions. Each mineral is required in different amounts. 3 years ago • 4 min read
food Role of Iron in human body Iron is an essential mineral, with several important roles in human body 3 years ago • 2 min read
food Organic farming / foods Organic farming is recognised as the most environmentally friendly form of agriculture. 3 years ago • 3 min read
food Basmati rice vs White rice Basmati rice is a kind of long, slender-grained rice which has a special aroma and flavour. White rice is the name given to milled rice that has its husk, bran, and germ removed. 3 years ago • 3 min read
food Turmeric -- fact sheet Turmeric is a well-known spice that is used in cooking and treating several body ailments. 4 years ago • 3 min read
health-benefits Ginger – Fact sheet Ginger helps promote regular digestion and metabolism of food and is largely responsible for promoting a strong immune system. 4 years ago • 3 min read
food Red chili peppers Red chili pepper contains several plant derived chemical compounds which have disease preventing and health promoting properties. 4 years ago • 3 min read
nutrition 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
food 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
