Health Nutrition

Nutrition is an input to and foundation for health and development. Interaction of infection and malnutrition is well-documented. Better nutrition means stronger immune systems, less illness and better health. Healthy children learn better. Healthy people are stronger Read the rest of this entry »

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Diet Coke Nutrition Facts

Diet Coke

Diet Coke, formally known as Diet Coca-Cola (also known as Coca-Cola Light or Coke Light; known as No-Calorie Coca-Cola in Japan; known as Sifr Kalorièe Coke in the Middle East) is a sugar-free soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It was introduced in the United States on Independence Day, 1982 as the first new brand since 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark. The product quickly overtook Tab in sales. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cancer Diet Nutrition

Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating Guidelines are intended to promote overall health while reducing the risk of developing nutrition-related diseases like cancer and heart disease. They are directed at all healthy individuals over the age of 14. There is nothing difficult about healthy eating. Read the rest of this entry »

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Good Healthy Salad Recipes

Salad Recipes

In the contemporary times, as more and more people are becoming conscious about looking good and keeping fit, salads are enjoying tremendous importance. Salads not only have a wonderful taste, but also are extremely beneficial, as they contain loads of fiber content. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ginger

Ginger is an herb, which originated in China and later, spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean. It is basically the rhizome of the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. It has been in use since ages, both as a spice as well as an herb. The nutrients present inside ginger, especially its volatile oils - gingerols and shogaols, accord a number of health benefits to its users. Read the rest of this entry »

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Almonds

The facts that almonds contain no cholesterol and are a rich source of folic acid, natural vitamin E, and minerals gives them tremendous cholesterol lowering effect and antioxidant properties. One ounce (30 grams) of almond per day gives 170 calories and the total fat content is 14 grams, out of which monounsaturated fat in 9 grams, polyunsaturated fat is 4 grams and saturated fat is 1 gram and cholesterol is O. Read the rest of this entry »

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Benefits Of Muskmelon

Muskmelon is a member of the melon species and is one of the popular fruits in the tropical countries. The initial instances of its cultivation have been found to date back to, as far as, circa 2000 BC. In fact, the fruit is said to have originated in ancient Persia and Africa. Today, muskmelons are available in a large number of varieties, including skinned varieties, like honeydew, and netted cultivars, known as cantaloupes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Benefits Of Turnip

Turnip

Turnip
is essentially a root vegetable that is a member of the Cruciferae family. This vegetable is usually grown in regions that experience temperate climates. It roughly resembles the size of an apple. The small and tender varieties are for human consumption while the bigger ones are kept for feeding livestock. Read the rest of this entry »

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Honey
Honey is the name given to the sweet, yellowish liquid that is produced by honey bees. It has a taste that is distinctive from sugar and a nutritional value that is much higher than the latter. Honey is collected from a wide variety of flowers and forms the major source of food for the bees. It is stored in the hive of the bees and is used by them either in winters or when the food supply (flowers) is low. Read the rest of this entry »

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Amla
Amla is the fruit of a deciduous plant, of the same name, grown in many states of India. Its English name is ‘Indian Gooseberry’ and it has been associated with a number of health benefits. Amla is very good source of Vitamin C and has been found to have great antioxidant properties. Apart from helping in curing a number of ailments, it also boosts the immune system of an individual. Read the rest of this entry »

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