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Ajwain (Trachyspermum Ammi) is one of the oldest herbs used for its medicinal properties. It is known as carom seeds in English. These tiny seeds are an essential spice in many Indian curries since they aid digestion and absorption. They are also popular in toasted or raw form. When included in ...

Beetroot, also known as red beet, is a type of root vegetable. It is native to the Mediterranean region. The shape is typically round or oval. Beetroot is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and has a sweet, earthy flavour when cooked. It comes in a beautiful deep red or purple ...

The Pennisetum glaucum crop, or pearl millet, is known as Bajra in India. It is also known as bulrush millet, dukn, cumbu, gero, sanio, kambu, and babala. Bajra is commonly cultivated in Africa and India and comes in various colours. The colours are white, yellow, grey, brown, and ...

Barley is an excellent source of dietary fibre. It is a nutrient-dense alternative to rice in a weight-loss diet. Compared to other whole-grain options, barley is lower in fat. You can use barley in preparing bread, soups, and stews and as a malt source for alcoholic beverages, most notably ...

Bajra is a type of millet that is edible and widely grown in India and Africa. It comes in various shades of white, yellow, grey, brown, and bluish-purple. Bajra is a beneficial food for those with type 2 diabetes, as it is high in magnesium and has high fibre content, and slowly digests starch, ...

It’s officially 2023. You know what that means: Yes, it’s time to talk about New Year’s resolutions. Or, more specifically, about how and why they tend to fail, plus what you could do as a health and wellness professional to help clients make lasting, positive behavior change (note: research ...

Prawns are small, aquatic crustaceans. Before consuming them, one must break them apart into the head, thorax, and belly parts and remove their exoskeleton.One can find prawns in warm and cold bodies of water, with those from hard water typically smaller. There are many species of prawns, and ...

The Great Book Review of 2022: Sharing the books I read in 2022 and whether I’d recommend adding them to your collection. Hi hi! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning! I’m looking forward to a movie with the crew and catching a hot yoga class later today. I’d ...

If you are seeking a natural and holistic approach to weight loss, Ayurveda may be worth considering. Deriving from ancient Indian medicine, the term Ayurveda translates to “the science of life” and emphasises balance and harmony between the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda advocates nourishing ...

Do you feel some people are naturally blessed with a lean body while you have to struggle hard to lose those extra kilos? Well, more than a blessing, their high metabolic rate plays a vital role in keeping them fit and healthy. Metabolism is the chemical reaction in our body that converts food ...

Are you looking for a tasty, healthy breakfast option to help you lose weight? Poha, an Indian favourite, could be your answer! This delicious breakfast dish contains the main ingredient of beaten rice, a powerhouse of nutrients. It is packed with essential vitamins and minerals and can help you ...

Are you frequently out of breath? Have coughing and wheezing reduced your quality of life? If you nodded positively, you might have asthma. Asthma is a lung disease in which the airways in the lungs get bigger and then smaller, making it hard to breathe. Mucus production in the airways may also ...