Pulses & Cereals Health benefits of Wheat germ valuefood, December 27, 2013 Wheat grain consists of three parts – bran, germ and the endosperm. Wheat barn is… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of camu camu berry priya, December 27, 2013 A new super fruit called camu camu berry, from the Amazon rain forests (Peru and… Continue Reading
Vegetables Health benefits of Sweet potatoes priya, December 24, 2013 The term potatoes are usually associated with carbs and weight gain. However, when it comes… Continue Reading
Beverages Health benefits of Honeybush Tea valuefood, December 23, 2013 Honeybush just like Rooibos is native to South Africa’s Eastern Cape region. Around 300 square… Continue Reading
Beverages Amazing Rooibos Tea Health benefits valuefood, December 22, 2013December 23, 2024 We often hear about black tea, green tea or sometime white tea. But what is… Continue Reading
Beverages Health benefits of White Tea valuefood, December 20, 2013December 23, 2024 What is white tea? Is white tea just black tea made with more milk? Yes,… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Cashew nuts priya, December 20, 2013 Delicious and crunchy, cashew nuts are a popular snack as well as a healthy source… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Graviola or Soursop valuefood, December 19, 2013 In case you had watched Dwayne Johnson starrer movie, The Rundown (Welcome to the Jungle),… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Incan berries priya, December 19, 2013 Yet another super food, Incan berries have been valued for their nutritious benefits ever since… Continue Reading
Herbs Health benefits of Curry leaf valuefood, December 18, 2013 If you have noticed small fried green leaves in Indian food, it has to be… Continue Reading
Honey Health benefits of Propolis or Bee glue valuefood, December 18, 2013 What is Propolis? Propolis is viscous resin which oozes from bark and buds of some trees like conifers. Honey Bees while collecting nectar also collect propolis in their pollen baskets. Honey Bees mix propolis with wax flakes secreted from their abdomen. This propolis, also known as Honey bee glue, is used to seal the interior of the hive cells which store honey or eggs. Studies are being carried out on health benefits of Propolis. Propolis acts as antiseptic or antibacterial agent and protects honey and eggs form various microbes, bacteria, fungi, and viruses. What does Propolis contain? Honey Bees use resin from variety of trees and plants, hence Propolis differ in their chemical composition from place to place. Propolis is chemically complex substance. Along with hundreds of chemical compounds, it mainly contains flavonoids, terpenes, benzoic acids, caffeic acid, phenolics, cinnamic acids, aromatic oil and bee wax among others, which are responsible for its health benefits, mainly the anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties of Propolis or Honey bee glue. Vitamin and Mineral Content of Propolis: In a paper presented at Leningrad Scientific Conference on the Application of Apiculture (bee culture) in Medicine, mentioned that Bee Glue or Propolis is rich in Vitamin A (carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, biotin, an array of bioflavonoids. Propolis contains nearly all known vitamins except Vitamin K. Propolis contains 500 more bioflavonoids (vitamin P) than what oranges contain. It contains all mineral required by the body including like Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Silica, Potassium, Phosphorus, Cobalt and Copper among others. Continue Reading
Vegetables Health Benefits of Burdock Root valuefood, December 16, 2013 We know potato as poor man’s food. But do you know the food which is… Continue Reading