September is the celebrated as the National Rice month. There are thousands of varieties of Rice and is enjoyed as a part of the staple diet by millions of people across the world. I wanted to share what I learned about White rice vs. brown rice and above all pros and cons of both of…
Why cooking and eating fresh food is important and healthy? Aging of foods tend to increase the levels of histamine in foods. This can add to levels of inflammation in the body when these foods are consumed. Hence, choose fresh foods for greater health. I did it because my Mom and my Religion (Jainism) told…
Natural, raw, unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits. Loaded with minerals, they are among the healthiest of tree nuts. Almonds – the heartbeat of all nuts are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, protein, fiber and antioxidants. Just a handful of almonds a day helps promote…
Do you drink out of plastic bottles frequently? Do you store food with plastic wrap? Do you use a plastic cutting board in your kitchen? Do you freeze your leftovers in plastic? If the answer is yes, continue reading. Common term for plastic you might have come across: BPA stands for bisphenol A …
What Is Heartburn/acid reflux? Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. It creates a burning discomfort in the chest hence the name. It is caused by irritation of the esophagus by stomach acid. Heartburn is a weekly occurrence for up to 20% of Americans. Do you remember the biology lessons from High school? Gastric acid…
My recommendation is a GLASS cutting board if you are not already chopping on it! 1. Plastic cutting board: is the easiest to find and dishwasher safe but did you know that when you cut your veggies on it, it will leach that plastic in your food making it a health hazard. Also the scarring…
For example a typical chocolate syrup that goes into making a glass of chocolate milk contains HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; WATER; COCOA; SUGAR; POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE); SALT; MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES ; XANTHUM GUM; POLY SORBATE ; VANILLA ; ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR Pick up a box of unsweetened cocoa powder and read the label:It should say: 100%…
How can you boost your kids immunity? It is every mother’s wish that her kids have fewer sick days away from school! My 2 cents on a child’s immune system, for your wish to come true!! During childhood, immune system is still developing and there is a great opportunity to set the stage for improved…
