It is the general belief that nuts are high in calories and fat. Although this belief is quite true, what with, 15 cashews for instance, adding up to 180kcal!! Also, it is very difficult to resist the temptation of binging on these tasty snacks. But, if you can manage to eat limited portions of nuts […]

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Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum) is an ancient herb, that has been in cultivation and use for more than 3500 years now. It is a native of South West Asia and North Africa, but belongs to the carrot family.
All Parts of the plant, including roots, leaves, seeds and stem carry medicinal value. The healing property of coriander […]

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According to a recent study, conducted in Britain regular intake of tomatoes, could significantly reduce heart diseases.
Scientists have advised that people with high cholesterol should begin taking tomatoes or drink tomato juice, to help reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Tomatoes have been considered a healthy food for quite sometime. According to the study conducted by […]

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A Spanish research report suggests that eating foods prepared with olive oil, which contains phenols, substances that are beneficial to the heart, may also help in warding off harmful blood clots, in people suffering with high cholesterol.
Dr. Francisco Perez Jimenez, Reina Sofia University Hospital, says that during the early stages of Atherosclerosis, the balance between […]

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Ayurveda considers toxins as one of the prime causes that lead to chronic diseases. Opting for a detox regime would help in releasing toxins from the system. A few ways by which one could clean and replenish the body system within a few months is mentioned here. However, pregnant or nursing women are advised to […]

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The word ‘Fenugreek’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Foenum-Graecum’ which means ‘GreeK Hay’. Although, a native of East Mediterranean and West Africa, Fenugreek is cultivated since the Bronze age and is greatly valued in ancient Egypt, and was even considered as a herb that induces childbirth during the 1500BC.
Fenugreek is a pungent, warming herb, […]

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Although the heart-healthy and cholesterol benefits of garlic have been long-known, it has now been revealed that ginger could prove as good.
A major cause of Atherosclerosis, a major cause of coronary heart disease, happens when the fatty cells and bad cholesterol stick to the artery walls, leading to inflammation, preventing blood circulation. Ginger reduces the […]

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An essential trace mineral, Selenium, found in Sunflower seeds helps fight Cancer and Heart disease, while also boosting immune system, reveals latest findings.
Sunflower seeds are a rich source of Selenium, which is of utmost importance to human health. Clinical trials and evidence from prospective studies on animal models of Cancer has suggested a very strong […]

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