Every day we learn of an increasing number of people taking some form of supplement hoping that they will feel healthier. While a few supplements offer genuine benefits, using large amounts of them, especially when you don't need them, can be harmful.
Turmeric or haldi as it is more commonly known in Indian households is a natural yellow food colouring.
This one (Vitamin K) is a less talked about nutrient, but is as important as any other. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘clotting vitamin'. All the nutrients have some specific role to play in our body.
Snacking is a natural part of the day, so what we snack on should be natural as well.
Processed foods have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons and for convenience.
Last evening I received an email about a natural remedy (a potion to be precise) to open the veins of the heart.
For vegetarians, nuts can provide many of the nutrients normally obtained from animal sources.
Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidant such as Vitamin E. Walnuts have significantly higher amounts of omega 3 fatty acids as compared to other nuts.
A food allergy is an adverse immune response to a food protein. Food allergy is distinct from other adverse responses to food, such as food intolerance, pharmacologic reactions, and toxin-mediated reactions.
You need to handle your food with care if you wish to prevent food-borne illnesses.