Garlic which derives its name from a Latin name Allium sativum, has been used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes. The garlic bulb is divided into sections called cloves and The active component in garlic is the sulfur compound called allicin. This chemical is produced when garlic is chopped, chewed, or bruised. [...]
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Garlic-Interesting Facts and Uses
July 9, 2010
The Health Benefits Of Olive Oil
July 3, 2010
The first thing that a user of olive oil knows when they taste this product is the natural aroma, for it is the only vegetable fat that is processed whole from the fruit. The health benefits of olive oil are many including that of combating heart disease. This is effected by the antioxidant power that [...]
Elderly Stay Healthy With Vitamin D Supplements
June 17, 2010
Upon reaching a certain advanced age, the bone tissue of a person becomes weaker leading to derailment of the limbs that causes the stooping figure. A rub of morning sunlight on the skin can bring a great change to the health of the elderly person. But since direct exposure to the sun’s rays may be [...]
How To Choose And Store Vegetable Greens For Optimum Freshness
June 17, 2010
Note that there is a completely wide variety of vegetable greens in the market that can only serve you for long after you have carefully selected and stored them. For instance when buying bet greens, consider picking those which have firm leaves and since they are known to rot easily, any leftovers are supposed to [...]
How to react to allergy?
October 15, 2008
The most basic form of allergy occurs when your immune system tries to fight the foreign substances entering your body. This is a means of protection for your body.
But sometimes, the allergic reactions can be severe and might affect your normal life. In such cases, you can consult a doctor and get medications prescribed for [...]
Check out what you are drinking: The World of Goji Juice
March 1, 2008
Health and fitness is something that all of us ponder over for unmeasured quantum of time. The balance of health is what counts at the end of the day. It, hence, becomes imperative for you to be aware of what you are consuming and the benefits / risks associated with the consumable.
An off late [...]
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