Our body is 70% water and we need to keep that replenished. Many times, I hear people saying that they do not like to drink water that often. Incorporating the water vegetables into your everyday meal takes care of that. The vegetables having 90% plus water content are ridge gourd, bottle gourd and sponge gourd, […]
Monsoon arrives, bringing with it a lot of smiles, but a lot of worries about health too. Getting wet in the rain is not just a pleasure but not an option either. When we live out our childhood memories, getting soaking wet, stomping in puddles, setting paper boats a sail were all part of it
Shoulder mobility is taken for granted, and who more than I would know, having suffered due to my negligence. My pain threshold being pretty high, I simply disregarded the fact that we are not meant to live in pain. Simply because that’s the only joint that can pivot a full circle, move in all directions,
Did you know your tongue talks? Yeah of course you do!! Now, ask a doctor what your tongue says about you. Your tongue is indicative to your gut health for sure but along with that it can also be a check on other health issues. In the recent times, we all have seen the effect
The shape of the walnut itself creates wonder. I think it is almost like the apt representation of the brain with its division of hemispheres. The nutritional value of walnut is undisputable. It has potassium, magnesium, protein, calcium, iron, copper, manganese and folate. It is one of the best sources of Omegas, the so-called good
Spinal mobility and flexibility is one area where I feel, I ventured into very late. My damaged body had to restructure itself, repair and heal and only then could I begin to condition myself to improve on my mobility and flexibility. Hence this webpost. Simple mobility and flexibility exercises should be incorporated into your everyday
There are coffee drinkers and then there are tea totallers and the twain rarely meet. I love my coffee and I will always find the right reasons to enjoy my cuppa. The best coffee beans are sourced from South America (Brazil, Colombia) & from South Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Tanzania to name the top
Bhindi or Okra has been one of my favourite vegetables but one that is always been difficult to cook. Undercooking can leave it slimy and overcooking can destroy the benefits of bhindi. Fortunately for me, ever since my husband developed a green thumb, I have been enjoying eating it raw. Homegrown, organic and fresh, it
Methi, the bitter hard yellow seeds that I call the topaz of the kitchen, have more benefits that you can ever imagine. They are a powerhouse of minerals and an excellent source of fibre. I have been having soaked methi seeds for over a decade now and I actually can vouch for its benefits. Soaking
Our core strength is vital for most everyday activities that we do, like standing, walking, bending, lifting etc. We do not realise but every time we turn, twist, sit, stand, bend we are effectively putting our core to work. The mid section of our body is the most utilized part of our body. But somehow