Good nutrition is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and a healthy baby. The best time to review your nutritional status to make appropriate changes is prior to conception. A very important time of fetal development is during the first several weeks of pregnancy when many women may not even realize they are pregnant. […]
Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is crucial to almost every aspect of your health. It’s second only to iron as the most abundant trace mineral in your body. Available in many different forms, zinc supplements are often used to treat an array of ailments. Research shows that this mineral may enhance immune function, stabilize […]
Finding a healthy food when you have a certain health condition can be a challenge. Healthy eating can help you prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes. And with some good tips, you can still enjoy your food without feeling hungry or deprived. Whether you’re trying to prevent or control diabetes, your nutritional needs are virtually […]
Moringa is a plant that is native to areas of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. It is also grown in the tropics. The leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seeds, and root are used to make medicine. Moringa is used for asthma, diabetes, obesity, symptoms of menopause, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific […]
Kuli-kuli refers to a West African snack that is primarily made from peanuts. First made by the Nupe People of West Africa it is a popular snack in Nigeria, Benin, northern Cameroon, and Ghana. It is often eaten alone or with a mixture of garri also known as cassava flakes, sugar, and water popularly called […]
For centuries, tea has proven to be one of the healthiest drinks in the world. With the right ingredients and methods, one can actually gain a lot of health benefits of drinking herbal tea. With a little change in the lifestyle and a cup of herbal tea every day, one can actually observe a difference […]
Jamun Honey is sourced from bees that feed and forage primarily on Indian blackberry commonly known as Jamun. It is collected from the south Karnataka region and is harvested in August when the Jamun flowers blossoms. It is dark amber in color and comparatively less sweet than other honey. The Indian blackberry (Jamun) is one […]
The sweet potato or sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are a root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. The sweet potato is distantly related to the common potato (Solanum tuberosum), both being […]
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has many benefits for the infant and mother. Chief among these is protection against gastrointestinal infections which is observed not only in developing but also industrialized countries. Early initiation of breastfeeding, within 1 hour of birth, protects the newborn from acquiring infections and reduces newborn mortality. The risk […]
The cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale L, was first introduced to India in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers sailing from Brazil, who first planted it in Goa to prevent coastal erosion. Cashew nut trees are used to mitigate soil erosion because of their extensive root system. It wasn’t until some 400 years after the Portuguese […]
