Fruits Health benefits of Aronia Berries Priya Nair, October 6, 2014May 15, 2023 Native to North America, Aronia berries are a kind of berries that are extremely healthy… Continue Reading
Pulses & Cereals Health benefits of black rice Priya Nair, April 26, 2014November 22, 2015 Black rice is range of glutinous rice varieties found in India, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia,… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Goji Berries Priya Nair, March 7, 2014November 22, 2015 Goji berries have become one of the most talked about super foods these days and… Continue Reading
Nutracueticals Health benefits of Triphala Churna Priya Nair, January 4, 2014May 15, 2023 Triphala is a widely used ayurvedic health supplement that is believed to offer several medicinal… Continue Reading
Kids Diet-Nutrition Breastfeeding benefits for Infant & Mother valuefood, December 27, 2013February 20, 2014 Today, most mothers choose to breastfeed their children. Breastfeeding is a topic that has had… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of camu camu berry Priya Nair, December 27, 2013February 20, 2014 A new super fruit called camu camu berry, from the Amazon rain forests (Peru and… Continue Reading
Sports Diet-Nutrition Chia Seeds Protein – Benefits valuefood, December 24, 2013February 20, 2014 In our article health benefits of chia seeds, we talked about how chia seeds are… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Incan berries Priya Nair, December 19, 2013February 20, 2014 Yet another super food, Incan berries have been valued for their nutritious benefits ever since… Continue Reading
Fruits Health benefits of Lucuma Priya Nair, December 16, 2013February 20, 2014 Lucuma, scientifically known as Pouteria lucuma has its origins in Peru and is considered to… Continue Reading
Food Health Benefits of Chia Seeds valuefood, July 17, 2013May 15, 2023 Chia seeds are small (~1mm diameter), mottle coloured with brown/grey patches, seeds of a species… Continue Reading
Vegetables Health benefits of Moringa valuefood, April 21, 2013May 15, 2023 What is Moringa? It is probably the first question which comes to mind for someone who is reading for first time. Moringa is known as magical tree with tremendous uses and health benefits. Today usage of moringa has been encouraged by various humanitarian organizations to combat malnutrition in various parts of globe. In 2008, National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services featured Moringa in their “Mystery Plant Challenge”. It is said that Moringa tree originated in Northern India and its uses and benefits date almost 5000 years ago. Ancient Indian medicinal writings have mention of Moringa tree and health benefits of moringa. Roman, Greek and Egyptian civilizations used moringa for its medicinal value, protect skin and purify drinking water. The name is derived from the Tamil word murungai. There are around 13 species of the plant and widely cultivated one is Moringa oleifera. It is also known as Drumstick tree, (Horse)radish tree, Mother’s best friend or West Indian ben. The tree is named as Munga, Sondna or Segva in Hindi language. Health benefits of moringa are many and recent studies have showed that moringa has health benefits on more than 30 ailments. Moringa has been used in various traditional medicine for treatment of Anemia, Anxiety, Asthma, Blackheads, Blood impurities, Blood pressure, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Chest congestion, Cholera, Colitis, Conjunctivitis, Cough, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dropsy, Dysentery, Eye and ear infections, Fever, Glandular swelling, Gonorrhea, Headaches, Hysteria, Intestinal worms, Jaundice, Lactation, Malaria, Pain in joints, Pimples, Pregnancy, Psoriasis, Respiratory disorders, Scurvy, Semen deficiency, Skin infections, Sore throat, Sores, Sprain, Stomach ulcers, Tuberculosis, Tumor, Urinary disorders, Wounds. It shall not be exaggeration to mention that the list is incomplete. Moringa is powerhouse of nutrients, phytonutrients and other chemicals which are responsible for its health benefits. Continue Reading