7 Incredible Benefits of Drinking Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Juice

Let’s be clear. Juicing is not as bad for your health as you may think, especially when coupled with a well-balanced diet. Fresh juices give you a radiant and energetic life and help in cleaning your system. Yes, they shouldn’t be substituted for your daily meals but every once in a while it’s good to give your system a break. Moreover, there are some vegetables and fruits like those rich in Vitamin C that tend to lose their nutrients on cooking and therefore, it’s best to consume them raw or…

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9 Amazing Black Grapes Benefits: From Heart Health to Gorgeous Skin

Black grapes, which are known for their velvety colour and sweet flavour, come packed with nutrients and antioxidants. With their cultivation dating back to 6,000 to 8,000 years ago, they are said to be the oldest cultivated fruit in the Near East and Europe, and are botanically known as Vitis vinifera. There are two widely known species of black grapes: the old world species is native to the area across the southeast coast of the Black Sea (near the south of the Caspian Sea) to Afghanistan and is still found…

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6 Surprising Spicy Food Benefits: Turn Up The Heat!

Spicy food is hot right now, and for good reason. Here are 6 spicy food benefits you need to know. We all love a little spice now and then, primarily for the way it thrills the taste buds and enhances the flavour of any dish. But did you know that spicy food is actually good for you? According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, green and red peppers are a powerhouse of essential minerals and contain high levels of Vitamin C. Here are 6 reasons you need to set your…

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15 Incredible Benefits of Guava Leaf Tea

Now we all know that guava (amrood in Hindi) has been hailed as one of the super fruits as it provides several health benefits, but did you know that guava leaves are great for your well-being too? The young leaves of the guava tree can be brewed to make a magical tea, that has in fact been part of traditional medicine for centuries in Mexico and parts of South America. “These leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants like Vitamin C, and flavonoids such as quercetin”, says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat.…

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Positive approach towards exercise brings better benefits

Exercising is undoubtedly good for health. However, positive mindset about exercise brings better benefit, not just physically but psychologically and neurophysiologically too, a new study has revealed. The researchers in the study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine provided evidence that individuals can be positively or negatively influenced before engaging in exercise. The researchers invited 76 men and women aged between 18 and 32 years where they had to exercise for 30 minutes on a bicycle ergometer and were separated into different groups. The participants were shown short films…

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12 Unbelievable Health Benefits of Green Chillies: Zero Calories, But Packed With Vitamins

Raw, fried, roasted in your tadkas or added to curries, this little spice is not only delicious but also rich in so many vitamins. It comes with a pack of health benefits that it almost seems unbelievable. Let’s look at some healing benefits this humble spice offers: 1. We should begin with the ultimate benefit – i.e. green chillies come with zero calories. In fact, they speed up one’s metabolism as much as 50% for up to three hours after eating. 2. Protection against cancer: Green chillies are loaded with…

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