[:en] You have medicines in your kitchen cabinet. The following spices can double as herbs. They can enrich your food with nutrients in addition to improving taste. You will get both flavor and health. Oregano It’s a great antibacterial agent as well as an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin E, tryptophan and calcium. Thyme Taking thyme is like getting a power packed punch of vitamin A and C, copper, fiber, iron and manganese. Mint Rich in nutrients, mint improves irritable bowel syndrome, relives indigestion, boosts brain function and decreases breastfeeding pain. Turmeric A natural anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant, turmeric has anti-cancer properties; it is good for skin and it is a great food for brain.  Ginger One of the healthiest spices on the planet, ginger can cure many forms of nausea especially morning sickness and reduce muscle pain and soreness. Also, it can help with osteoarthritis and reduce chronic indigestion.  Nutritional Herbs Basil Called “Queen of Herbs”, holy basil is a complete tonic for body, mind and spirit. From leaves to seed, every part of the plant has medical benefits. It is good for bronchitis, malaria, nausea, diarrhea, eczema, insect bites and eye problems. Garlic Garlic is highly nutritious hence can combat sickness like common cold. It is a blood purifier, anti-bacterial and antiparasitic. It can improve cholesterol level help with Alzheimer’s and dementia and even bless you with a long life. Black Pepper It is high in anti-oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It can … Read more

[:en] Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient as it keeps nerves healthy, strengthens the production of DNA and red blood cells and helps in maintaining normal brain function. But it isn’t produced in the body. You need to take it with health supplements or food.  Here’re the best vitamin-B12-rich foods you can choose from Fortified cereal It is a good diet for everyone including vegans as it doesn’t come from animal sources. Synthetically made, the fortified cereal diet is a great food for vitamin B12 because the nutrients are added to the food through the fortification process. And there are many food items that come with fortified vitamin-B12 nutrients.  Fortified nutritional yeast Like fortified cereals, it is also a good source of vitamin-B12. The nutrient is attached with yeast through the same fortification process. Synthetically made, it is exclusively prepared for use as food instead of a leavening agent. Also, it is vegan friendly as the manufacturing process of the fortified nutritional yeast is the same as of fortified cereals. Dairy products Fortified soya milk is a good option for vegetarians. It contains vitamin-B12 in plenty. Other dairy products with richness of B12 include buttermilk and yogurt. And cheese that is an all time favorite of people of all ages contains vitamin-B12 in a good amount. Advantage of these food items is that they are readily available for consumption.  Food With Richness Of Vitamin B12 Eggs Eggs could be a source of vitamin-B12, if you are a vegetarian but don’t … Read more

[:en] Cinnamon or dalchini is a bitter-sweet spice used in curries and smoothies. It has a high nutrient profile and it pampers taste buds as well. Also, it can be consumed in different ways and for various benefits including weight loss. Drinking a cup of cinnamon tea at bedtime could help lose weight without throwing your diet completely off the track.  Health benefits of cinnamon Cinnamon can maintain your cholesterol and blood sugar level and its anti-inflammatory properties can prevent bloating of belly after meals. It aids in digestion and good digestion results in losing extra calories in the long run. Also, it can boost the metabolic rate of the body. Cinnamon Tea For Weight Loss How cinnamon helps in weight loss? When body becomes insulin resistant it stops metabolizing sugar and allows the sugar to convert into fat. Here cinnamon can help. It stimulates insulin and metabolizes sugar from digested food. In this way, it prevents sugar from getting accumulated in the form of fat. Cinnamon tea for weight loss Advantage of cinnamon tea is that it allows experimenting with different ingredients and flavors. But the following ingredients make a better tea. 1 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp honey  1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp lemon juice Boil one cup water in a pan and mix other ingredients in the other pan. When the water is boiled, pour it in the mixed ingredients. Stir the mixer to allow all the ingredient get mixed in the … Read more

[:en] There are herbs you can grow at home, if you love gardening. Advantage of these herbs is that they will provide both greenery and health. Following herbs are easier to grow in pots and they can be kept even indoors. Also, they can be taken raw or added to recipes. Parsley Parsley packs important nutrients that make it great for many things including bone health, protection of eyes, improvement of heart function and treating allergies and inflammatory diseases. It also contains antibacterial properties that prevent development of bacteria in food. Rosemary Rosemary boosts immune system and improves blood circulation. It also enhances memory function, develops intelligence and focus. And the aroma this herb can improve the mood by driving away stress and anxiety and controlling hormonal imbalance. Rosemary oil is good for hair growth, dandruff and dry scalp. It can also be used to cure digestive problems like heartburn and liver and gallbladder complaints. Mint Mint can dissolve all your digestive woes but there are more health benefits of mint. It treats asthma, cures headache, aids weight loss, improves brain power, provides skin care and eases symptoms of morning sickness. It is also good for oral care and treating stress and depression. Basil Basil can restore pH level by balancing the acid within the body. It is anti-inflammatory and can fight free radical activity. It cures depression, helps in diabetes management and supports liver function. It can heal an upset tummy quicker than any other medicine and keep the … Read more