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THE UNKNOWN WORLD OF HEALTHY SPICES

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Food looks and tastes bare without spices. Doesn't it.!!!??? Spices add life to the food.  National Nutritional Week is celebrated in the 1st week of  September every year. This year's theme is World Of Flavors, which helps promote healthy living and lifestyle. There are different herbs used across the world. These include Thyme, Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Galangal, Horseradish, Wasabi, Lemongrass, Parsley, etc., Thyme & Rosemary Galangal Benefits   It is believed that spices generally boost immunity, improve digestion, aid metabolism and accelerate weight loss, and so on. A combination of the desired amount of herbs and spices within our regular diet aids in delivering maximum health benefits  Spices and Herbs possess various properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial, these help the body develop a strong immunity. Precautions Although spices and known to boost immunity, they should always be consumed in moderation. They Should never b...

5 Foods That Will Help Lower Your Cancer Risk

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 We all know that eating healthy is beneficial. Healthy food along with a healthy lifestyle, reduces risk of severe ailments. Keeping this in mind, today on World Cancer Day, lets see some beneficial food items that will help lower the risk of cancer. 1.Broccoli  This vegetable, though not a favorite of all contains certain compounds like sulforaphane that has potent anticancer properties. Some research has found that the number and size of breast cancer cells reduces by a significant number  of breast cancer cells. Alternatives to Broccoli: Kale,Cabbage,WaterCress,Cauliflower   2.Carrots   Researches have found that eating Carrots reduces risk of certain types of cancers like Stomach Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostrate Cancer by about 18% - 25% By adding Carrot 2-3 times a week in your diet regularly helps in reducing the risk of cancer. You can add carrot as a snack or as a side dish will make the intake experience better.     3.Beans    ...