#HealthySummerdrinks Kokum juice /solkadhi – refreshing summer drink A tangy, refreshing drink made from this purple berry, native to India, is ideal for this sweltering heat. Kokum is low in calories, contains no cholesterol or saturated fats, and is…
Watermelon the super duper cooler
Watermelon the super duper cooler It is the season of watermelons. They are best during the summer as they are sweet and juicy. As the name says it all watermelon is 92% water and only 8%sugar. Research shows that…
Muskmelon (kharabuja, cantaloupe)
Muskmelon (kharabuja, cantaloupe) Muskmelon, also known as Kharbhuja, Cantaloupe is a member in the large Cucurbitaceae family. Some of the popular fruits and vegetables in the cucurbit family include squash, pumpkin, cucumber, gourd…etc. The muskmelon or cantaloupe, is a perfect…
WHITE JAMUN (WAX JAMBU) FRUIT
WHITE JAMUN (WAX JAMBU) FRUIT Have been seeing this fruit on and off lately everywhere quite in abundance……thats white jamun,have you heard of it, its a variant of the black jamun, the tree produces white coloured fruit,commonly known as white…
World Hypertension Day 2017 – Know your Numbers
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings Know your Numbers Do you know what your blood pressure is and what it means? If you answer “no,” and might be wondering why you need to know that…..Right, then please read on and do…
Refreshing and cooling drink
Refreshing and cooling drink Looking for something refreshing to drink that will not only cool you but also hydrate and at the same time tastes delicious? This is the drink for you. There is nothing more refreshing then lemon, cucumber,…
Tadgola a great summer fruit
Tadgola a great summer fruit Tadgola a great fruit especially to have in summer, it actually cools you down although peeling the fruit is a little messy job. Also known as ice apple, palm fruit or nungu. It is a…
Celebrate mother’s day on a healthy note
Celebrate mother’s day on a healthy note The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world and “MOTHERS DEFINETLY RULE OUR WORLD”.Being a mother is arguably one of the most important jobs in the world. And being fit and healthy…
Creative ways to increase water consumption
Creative ways to increase water consumption If you find it cumbersome to force yourself to drink plain old water all the time, there are several other interesting ways to ensure you’re getting the right amount of water… to keep yourself…
Herbal Iced Tea with Sabja seeds
#HealthySummerdrinks Herbal Iced Tea with Sabja seeds A refreshing and cooling tea for hot summers They are cooling and prevent heartburn and also relieves a bloated stomach.They are very good for digestion especially in a hot climate. Herbal Iced Tea…