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Traditional soups
Cabbage soup Cabbage soup is one of the local recipes of the Black Sea region. It is a very easy and healthy soup recipe to make. 1 bunch of cabbage 1 teaspoon salt 5 glasses of water (for boiling) 3 tablespoons of oil 1 onion 1 carrot 1 potato 1/2 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 …
Pomegranates
The pomegranate was originally described throughout the Mediterranean region. It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. The fruit is typically in season in the Northern Hemisphere from October to February, and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact sarcotestas or juice, pomegranates …
Benefits of hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are encased in a smooth, hard brown shell but are most commonly sold shelled. The sweet-tasting, cream-coloured kernel is small and round, with a pointed tip. The benefits of hazelnuts are many but as with anything in life moderation is key – hence the advice of a handful of nuts. Turkey, as the world’s …
How to Fight Asthma and Allergies
Inhaled corticosteroids Inhaled corticosteroids are one of the most important therapies for any asthma, including allergic asthma. “These are the gold standard and they work by basically blocking the inflammation response in the lungs,” says Mitchell H. Grayson, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, medicine, microbiology, and molecular genetics at the Medical College of Wisconsin in …
Healing properties of hibiscus
Throughout history hibiscus was known by many peoples. Hibiscus tea was a favourite drink of the pharaohs from the ancient valley of the Nile. Hibiscus belongs to the family of Malvaceae, originally from the tropical areas of the Central Africa, Southern Asia and the Central America. There are more than 130 species of hibiscus, all …
Bathua benefits
Bathua and its many benefits Looking to improve your immunity amid the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic fuelled by latest variant Omicron? Adding bathua or chenopodium album to your diet can offer plenty of benefits apart from great taste. A nutritionist says that eating even small amounts of bathua during winters can give a major boost to …
Incredible Benefits Of Basil
From healthy gut to stronger immunity, benefits of basil leaves are quite a lot. Here are some you may not have known. One of the oldest herbs known to the mankind, basil’s healing and healthful properties have been the most treasured knowledge across the world. Closer home, Holy basil is revered for its strong medicinal and healing …
Health benefits of pomegranate juice
1. Antioxidants Pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols. These chemicals are powerful antioxidants. Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. The antioxidants in pomegranate juice can help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, and reduce inflammation. 2. Vitamin …
Benefits of Turmeric Curcumin
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine. This flavor-filled spice is primarily cultivated from the rhizomes, or roots, of a flowering plant that grows in India and other parts of Southeast Asia, and aside from giving curry its vibrant yellow color, turmeric is also known for having potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to …