Turmeric Powder is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). The use of turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties dates back to the ancient Vedic culture of India. Used in almost all Indian curries, this spice has almost no calories (1 tablespoon = 24 calories) and zero cholesterol. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6. Health benefits of turmeric: The wide range of turmeric health benefits come mainly from its main ingredient, Curcumin This widely researched component of turmeric is highly…

Cardamom is a seed pod, known since centuries for its culinary and medicinal properties. Health Benefits of Green Cardamon : 1. Cardamom is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 100 g pods conatin 1119 mg of this electrolyte. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. 2. This exotic spice contains many plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties.

Too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which increases the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Too much salt in the diet, which is marked by high sodium content, can deeply impact almost all biochemical pathways in your body. As a standard, your dietary intake of sodium should not exceed 2,000 milligrams per day. Any excess of this amount can inhibit the proper absorption of nutrients and disrupt normal body functions. There is also increasing evidence of a link between high salt intake and stomach cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, kidney stones, kidney disease and vascular dementia and water retention -…

Did you know, almonds provide you with brain power? They contain many essential nutrients, which can actually help you improve the way you think! ALMONDS- The riboflavin in these perfect nuts is frequently the most effective way to eliminate muscle and joint pain. Also, they are very effective in easing the pain of menstrual cramps without having to resort to medications that will make a person drowsy.

Blessed with anti-inflammatory and cancer-protective properties, Radish is a powerful antioxidant and a rich source of calcium. Regular intake of radish can drastically reduce the risk of Jaundice, urinary disorders, piles, skin/kidney-disorders and leucoderma. Recently while reading an article on internet i came across nine health benefits of radishes on http://www.healthdiaries.com Here are a nine health benefits of radishes: 1. Blood Sugar Control

I have always been wondering why do left overs taste more delicious than the fresh ones…lol Whether it’s Biryani, Kheer or any other food. Left overs are something that has always tingled my taste buds. I have kept myself into a practice of recycling the food left in the fridge, next day. I use the veggies to stuff in parathas or make sandwiches. The dal is often dried n stuffed in parathas. In short i love to re use the left food rather than throwing it into the dustbin (which is actually not good). One of my favorite breakfast is…