Category: Nutrition
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Triphala – Benefits, Nutrition, and Recipes
Triphala, which directly translates to ‘three kinds of fruits’ in Sanskrit, is a herbal medicine that is an important part of the Ayurvedic tradition of healing in India. Triphala is made by combining three Indian superfruits – Amalaki, Bibhitaka and Haritaki. These three traditional fruits have powerful medicinal value owing to their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidising…
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Effects of Gluten-Free Baked Beans on the Body
A gluten-free diet eliminates those foods containing gluten (a protein in wheat and other cereals). Going gluten-free is a personal choice, and the prospect of a strict gluten-free diet is for people with celiac disease and allergies or intolerances. A study shows that gluten-related issues affect less than 1% of the population in the United…
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Raw Eggplant – Is it Safe for Consumption?
Eggplant is also known as aubergine and brinjal in many parts of the world. Eggplant got its name because of the presence of egg-shaped berries of this plant. Eggplants come under the nightshade category of the Solanaceae family, along with potato, tobacco, tomato, and bell paper. Another name for this group of vegetables is nightshade…
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A Perspective On Vegetarian Diets and Other Diets
When it comes to the type of food, it is always a personal choice. Food and preference are a function of geography, cultural roots, religious beliefs, lifecycle and, of course, the obvious, the taste and the palate. The diet has a significant influence on how you feel and how you look. There are various types…
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Is Cranberry Bean Good for You?
Cranberry Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) are legumes with high nutritional content and a long list of health advantages. They’ve been cultivated for years worldwide and are increasing in popularity. They stand out among other beans because of their high protein content, which is the highest of any plant-based food. Cranberry Bean: An Introduction Cranberry beans are…