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Contents and Health Benefits of Kiwi Fruit The kiwi fruit has preventive properties and health benefits, due to the presence of important nutrients like minerals and antioxidants. Feb 9, 2012 - Nita Mukherjee

Benefits and Uses of Spices in Winter Some spices like turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger have special properties to counteract ailments prompted by the winter chill. Jan 2, 2012 - Nita Mukherjee

Natural Ways to Strengthen Bones Natural means like exercising and eating certain foods like calcium rich items can strengthen bones. Dec 5, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Natural Ways to Maintain Healthy Hair Certain food items like eggs and natural measures like avoiding sun exposure contribute to healthy hair. Nov 4, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Contents, Health Benefits and Culinary Uses of Different Flours Different flours contain nutrients like vitamins and minerals and have many health benefits and culinary uses. Oct 6, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Contents, Benefits and Uses of the Bay Leaf The bay leaf contains nutrients like anti-oxidants and has many health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Sep 16, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Health Benefits of Herbal Teas Tea made from herbs has many health benefits like alleviating stress and boosting immunity. Aug 30, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Composition and Health Benefits of the Cauliflower The cauliflower contains a number of nutrients like antioxidants, which impart it with many health benefits. Aug 14, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Benefits of Yoga for Holistic Health Yoga or the form of exercises advocated by ancient Indian practitioners promotes holistic good health, both physical and mental. Jul 30, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Contents and Health Benefits of Flaxseed Flaxseed is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants with many health benefits, preventive and healing properties. Jul 24, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Colorful Food for Good Health Foods of different colors have positive effects, such as red acting as an energizer or blue alleviating pain, so a combination of colors is recommended. Jul 22, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Contents and Health Benefits of Green Tea Green tea is rich in antioxidants and has a number of health benefits and preventive properties against diseases like cancer and cardiac problems. Jun 16, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Health Benefits of Different Kinds of Tea Green, white and red teas contain antioxidants and have a number of health benefits like preventing degenerative conditions such as cancer and arthritis. Jun 9, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet A vegetarian diet consisting of plant based foods has many health benefits and positive effects on the environment and animal life. Jun 5, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Composition, Health Benefits and Uses of the Pineapple The pineapple is rich in enzymes and nutrients which impart it with preventive, curative and anti-inflammatory properties. Jun 2, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Importance of Fiber and Nutrients for a Healthy Breakfast A fiber rich breakfast with essential nutrients ensures a healthy, productive day. May 23, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is essential for a healthy nervous and circulatory system and metabolism and found mainly in non-vegetarian food items. Apr 29, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B9 Vitamin B9 or folate/folic acid is vital for growth, formation of blood cells and a healthy nervous system, and is found in foods like green vegetables. Apr 26, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B7 or Biotin Biotin ensures a strong immune and nervous systems, hair and skin and is found in many food items like nuts and cereals. Apr 24, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 has preventive properties and is required for bodily functions, strong immunity and healthy nerves, and is found in items like seeds and fruits. Apr 16, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B5 Vitamin B5 is responsible for important functions like metabolism of nutrients and strong nervous and immune systems. It is found in some food items. Apr 3, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B3 Vitamin B3, or niacin, is responsible for healthy functioning of the bodily processes, and is found in vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Apr 1, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources and Deficiency of Vitamin B2 Vitamin B2, essential for metabolism, the digestive and nervous systems, is found in some food items. Deficiency causes skin and other problems. Mar 21, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources, Deficiency and Uses of Vitamin B1 Vitamin B1 or thiamine is essential for the muscular, digestive and circulatory systems, and is found in whole grains and other food items. Mar 18, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Importance of Vitamin Supplements Vitamin supplements are required when deficiencies occur, as they are essential for healthy working of the systems and overall good health. Mar 11, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Vitamin Deficiency—Causes, Results and Symptoms Vitamin deficiency due to factors such as a faulty diet can have serious consequences, including low immunity. Feb 22, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Importance and Functions of Vitamins Vitamins are substances found in food and required for metabolism, immunity and overall good health. Jan 25, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods for a Healthy, Glowing Skin Some food items like fruits and vegetables are more effective than artificial aids like cosmetics in maintaining a healthy and glowing skin. Jan 20, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Contents, Health Benefits and Culinary Uses of Corn Corn is universally popular as a cereal and snack, both for its taste and uses. It is rich in nutrients with many health benefits. Jan 17, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods that Boost Immunity Certain foods containing antioxidants and other nutrients improve immunity and increase the body's resistance to infections and diseases like cancer. Jan 10, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods that Prevent Cancer Studies indicate a strong link between diet and cancer, and that the latter can be prevented by including antioxidant and fiber rich foods in a regular diet Jan 7, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Controlling Diabetes Naturally through Food Diabetes can be controlled not just by drugs, but also naturally through low GI food items like some fruits, vegetables and whole grains, herbs and spices. Dec 10, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources and Deficiency of Phosphorus Like calcium, phosphorus is required for strong teeth, bones, nerves and the brain, and proper utilization of other minerals. Dec 4, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Sources, Functions and Deficiency of Magnesium The fourth most abundant mineral in the body, magnesium is found in the bones and soft tissues of cells. It is alkaline, and performs a number of functions. Nov 25, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Sources and Deficiency of Calcium Calcium is an essential mineral for the body, and required for the major physiological functions. It has various therapeutic uses as well. Nov 18, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Fighting Viruses Naturally with Food Some herbs like basil, spices like cinnamon and fruits like oranges have properties that fight influenza, herpes and other viral infections naturally. Oct 22, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods that Control Inflammation Naturally Research has shown that some herbs and spices, vegetable juices and fruits have anti-inflammatory properties which naturally alleviate painful conditions. Oct 20, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Sources, Functions and Deficiency of Vitamin D Vitamin D or calciferol is a fat soluble vitamin essential for strong bones, immunity, absorption of other minerals and healthy parathyroid glands. Oct 6, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods that Act as Natural Painkillers Foods such as certain vegetables, fruits, spices and nuts alleviate moderate pain naturally, without the side effects of some painkillers. Sep 29, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Natural Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many people in gloomy weather, and can be alleviated by some natural means like diet, exercise and mental activities. Sep 26, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Functions, Causes of Deficiency and Symptoms, and Sources of Iron Iron, a trace element found in food, performs vital functions like maintaining a healthy circulatory system and increasing immunity and vitality. Sep 19, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods and Nutrients That Affect Mood and Fight Depression Foods like some vegetables, fruits and spices and some vitamins and minerals act as natural anti-depressants and help to elevate mood. Aug 25, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Fighting Bacteria Naturally With Food Vegetables like carrots, and spices and other items like garlic have antibiotic properties that help to fight bacterial infections naturally. Aug 17, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Natural Measures to Combat Stress Stress is a common malaise leading to serious consequences, but it can be alleviated by simple measures like a healthy lifestyle and positive attitudes. Aug 1, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Foods that Prevent Aging Some foods, such as some vegetables, herbs, green tea & olive oil have nutrients, especially antioxidants, that neutralize free radicals & delay aging. Jul 4, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Positive Effects and Health Benefits of Meditation Meditation is often a complement to conventional medicine for its positive impact on the body and mind like relieving stress and psychosomatic conditions. Jun 24, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Composition, Health Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon Full of nutrients, including an essential oil, cinnamon is an antiseptic and carminative, with many uses &health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. Jun 10, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Health Benefits of Some Common Culinary Spices in Asian Cuisine Spices like turmeric, pepper, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and seeds add flavor and have health benefits like fighting cancer and boosting bodily functions. Jun 5, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Health Benefits, Therapeutic Uses and Sources of Vitamin E Vitamin E is an important antioxidant with preventive and therapeutic functions and health benefits like fighting free radicals and degenerative diseases. May 14, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Culinary, Cosmetic and Other Uses of Turmeric Turmeric is used in home remedies, the cloth industry, & has special significance in some countries. Learn about the culinary & cosmetic uses of this spice. May 10, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

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