February 6, 2018 by Maanasi Radhakrishnan Don’t just blame your genes for your short stature! Apart from your genetic structure, the right amount of nourishment and vitamins is also important in deciding your height. To stand tall, you need to ensure that your bones are healthy and strong. You need to make the most of […]

[Sassy_Social_Share] POWER FOOD BOWLS MEALS If you haven’t already heard of them, power bowls are the hot new food trend. Made from grains, greens and protein, they’re a nutritionally dense way to eat a meal that’s a lot more filling than just a salad. Trendy joints like Sweetgreen and Native Foods Cafe offer fast-casual grains and greens

Superfood powders [Sassy_Social_Share] What’s better than superfoods, you ask? Superfood powders, of course! Just imagine all the raw, natural, nutritional goodness of your favorite superfoods ground into perfectly palatable powders that can be added to juice, smoothies, soups, sauces, yogurt, ice cream and even baked goods. Let’s face it. Even if you do your best

The Sahara desert is home to a diverse and distinct ecosystem. The wildlife, tribes, culture, heritage, and lifestyle stand apart from the rest – because of their proximity to nature. While Africa is endowed with a bounty of nature’s gifts, the best and most iconic of all gifts it has is the baobab tree. The

Lectins are proteins found in all life forms, including the food you eat. Interestingly, they have both positive and negative effects. Studies show us that they can hinder the absorption of some nutrients – and this can be dangerous. Does this mean you need to avoid those foods that contain lectins? Let’s see what research

Table Of Contents The Purpose Of A Mouthwash How Effectively Do Mouthwashes Work? Recipes For Homemade Mouthwashes Those spicy, mouthwatering delicacies and your mouth have a love-hate relationship. Your taste buds say yes, whereas the odor that emanates later says otherwise. This is where mouthwashes come to your rescue. While one of the main purposes

How To Make Homemade Ice Packs With Rice With Salt Using Hand Sanitizer With Dish Soap Alcohol Ice Pack With A Diaper Using A Wet Sponge With Corn Syrup Whether you have had an injury or a sprain, ice packs are a perfect solution to reduce swelling and numb the pain. But, what if you

Power Foods for The Brain Tammy SonsAug 31, 2017 Eating for brain health might sound like a strange concept, but science has shown that your diet can play a major role not just in health, but in brain function and prevention of common cognition disorders. Eating power foods for the brain can help you improve

Is your digestive system acting funny every other day? If you do not eat a lot of junk, this might be a problem. Undigested food and accumulated excreta may indicate gastritis, ulcers, dyspepsia, IBD, and even gastric cancer. Mastic gum is an age-old one-shot remedy for digestive issues. Mastic gum is a resin or viscous

In 2017, organic food sales in the US reached a whopping $49.4 billion (1). We know that organic food is food that may be produced without the use of harmful pesticides and other synthetic food additives. But then, how does organic food really make a difference? Is it actually going to boost your health? Let

Chocolate is the ultimate game-changer in many situations. But eating it daily in generous amounts can impact your health. Does that mean people like me have no hope? Well, what if I told you there is a fruit that is twice as healthy as chocolate and tastes equally good? Yes! The name is carob. Carob

Did you slam the cupboard door against your finger? Or did you hurt the tip of your finger while playing volleyball? These instances are the perfect examples of injuries that can lead to a jammed finger. A jammed finger is a common sports injury that is not of much concern. However, leaving it untreated can

Do you experience constant itching in your lower legs? Have the symptoms not improved despite your best efforts? Then, you must read this article. Itchiness in the lower legs can occur due to various factors. It could be a result of an insect bite or an underlying health condition. If you want to know what

One in every three individuals in the US can develop shingles in their lifetime. And every year, there are about 1 million cases of the infection diagnosed in the country (1)! Shingles is an infection that is the aftermath of chickenpox. So, all of you who have a history of chickenpox may be at an

Tamanu oil is pressed from the nuts of tropical trees belonging to the Calophyllaceae family. The oil is greenish-yellow and inedible and offers great benefits to your skin. In this post, we’ll discuss the different ways this oil can boost your skin health. Table Of Contents Tamanu Oil – A Brief How Can Tamanu Oil

Food intolerances and allergies have become the ‘in-thing.’ After nut allergy, gluten intolerance, and lactose intolerance, another intolerance that is trending is fructose intolerance. Fructose intolerance and malabsorption makes you allergic to anything that has fructose and sucrose. People having this intolerance cannot digest sweets, fruits, beverages, ice creams, and fad foods. Sounds unrealistic, doesn’t

Parsnips are delicious root vegetables that have been cultivated across the globe for thousands of years. They belong to the carrot family and resemble carrots too, but they are an entirely different species. More importantly, they possess some amazing properties that can benefit your health. Table Of Contents How Are Parsnips Good For You? How

Doesn’t maple syrup conjure up the image of a sugary sweet golden liquid in your mind? Whether it is a bowl of oatmeal or a plate of breakfast pancakes, maple syrup makes for a delicious add-on. But then, isn’t it bad? Or is it the ideal alternative to sugar? In this post, we will explore

Most of us have experienced a sunburn or suntan at some point in our lives. That is why we make sure we apply sunscreen before we head out. And while we slather dollops of sunscreen on our body and face to protect them, we tend to neglect our lips. But, did you know that your

Creatine is one of the world’s most popular sports supplements that help build muscle and enhance strength (1). If you are into rigorous workouts and strength training, creatine could be something you wouldn’t want to miss. In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about this power supplement. Table Of Contents What Is

Kale Is Among The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on The Planet Of all the super healthy greens, kale is king. It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. Kale is loaded with all sorts of beneficial compounds, some of which have powerful medicinal properties. Here are 10 health benefits of

Eat these foods and fight bad breath. There’s nothing worse than meeting someone and realizing that your breath smells like your tuna lunch, stale coffee or worse. What you eat and poor oral hygiene are the two main causes of halitosis, or bad breath. When you think about it, the mouth is a dirty worksite:

The Surprise Path to Perfect Teeth Teeth are important! No wonder most of us take a really good care of them. Brushing, flossing, scraping our tongue, using mouthwash, we do a lot. Our mouth might very well be the part of our body we take the most care of and yet tooth decay and gum