February 5, 2012

All about corn

All about corn

Health Benefits of Corn There are numerous health benefits of corn and it is a must have in a well-balanced diet. The high levels of thiamin and Vitamin B in corn can help preserve your memory and keep energy levels up. Corn is also high in fiber, which keeps your digestive system functioning well. If [...]

Lights can harm sleep study shows

Lights can harm sleep study shows

BBC: Having the lights on before bedtime could result in a worse night’s sleep, according to a study to be published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. The research shows that the body produces less of the sleep hormone melatonin when exposed to light. Sleep patterns have been linked to some types of cancer, [...]

Cucumber for your health

Cucumber for your health

Cucumber is a fruit that came from the same family as pumpkin, zucchini and other squashes. It has a dark green rind and white succulent flesh. Here are some of the benefits of cucumber. The potassium content of cucumber makes it highly useful for conditions of high and low blood pressure. Cucumber contains erepsin, the [...]

Avocado

Avocado

Considered to be an almost complete food – so much so that in certain parts of the world babies are weaned using mashed avocado. Native to Central America and has been cultivated for thousands of years, they are rich in potassium and vitamin A. Avocado is also used traditionally to heal skin problems. The pulp [...]

Celery on our diet

Celery on our diet

According to Hippocrates (the father of medicine), celery calms the nerve – perhaps because of the high calcium content. It’s good on kidney and will help eliminate body’s waste through the urine. The seeds, leaves and edible root of the plant can all be used. Celery is used in aromatherapy and other traditional way of [...]