May 19, 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 [...]

Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage

Cabbage is a sturdy, strong and abundant vegetable. Hardy and easy to grow, it is almost universally available in all countries and cultures. Cabbage belongs to the all important family of cruciferous vegetables. The members of this family of vegetables are so named for their cross shaped (crucifer) flower petals. Rich in nutrition and fiber, [...]

Ramen history

Ramen history

Ramen is a noodle soup that was originally imported to Japan from China in the Meiji Period. In more recent decades, it has become a very popular dish in Japan, adapted to the Japanese taste. Ramen restaurants (ramen ya) number in the thousands, and instant ramen (invented in 1958) is popular both in and outside [...]

Reading have benefits for you

Reading have benefits for you

Here are some of the benefits of reading: Reading is an active mental process: Unlike sitting in front of the idiot box (TV), reading makes you use your brain. While reading you would be forced to reason out many things which are unfamiliar to you. In this process you would use the grey cells of [...]

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, [...]