Our immune system is a shield that is at work round the clock, fighting the germs, viruses, and all other detrimental foreign substances that enter our body one way or the other. These foreign substances that are harmful to our health are called antigens. Our immune system makes antibodies (aka immunoglobulins) to fight or keep […]
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Today, superfoods are gaining its importance far and wide due to its role in healthy eating. Everyday, a new superfood gets introduced in the market with an aim to bring a healthy lifestyle. Chia seed is one of them. Health benefits of chia seeds were quite famous, centuries back. Today it is regaining its importance […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Walnuts aka in Hindi as akhrot is a powerhouse of nutrition. A walnut is basically a single-seeded stone fruit that is derived from any tree of the genus Juglans. Mimicking the human brain, this nut is a small wonder that is believed to help promote […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition One of the most ancient medicinal values and benefits are owned by Ayurvedic plants and herbs. Even today, the benefits of these herbs are attained by each one of us directly or indirectly. Especially, the major benefits of herbs for immune system boosting is […]
Every human has a capability to fight any infection affecting their own body, without having to consume any medicines. It is the immune power of a human that we are talking about. There is no way you are ignoring your immune system to let it grow and evolve by itself. You must be the one […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition As a pandemic is taking a toll on the world, many studies are dedicated to finding the different possibilities of helping ourselves in crisis. Be it maintaining personal hygiene or being mindful about what you eat, there are several ways where you can ready yourself […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition A healthy body is an asset and breathing plays an important role in it. But unfortunately, fatigue and tiredness have time and again meddled with breathing. This is especially true for people who lack stamina. Mere walking and stair climbing have left people catching their […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical Nutrition Humans across the globe, in general, are concerned about their body image and weight at least once. The steady rise in obesity has only added to this concern. Excessive intake of junk food, lack of physical exercises and sedentary lifestyle are majorly responsible for this obesity menace. This […]
You have had your gala time over the weekend; you slip into bed dreaming of all good things and boom! It’s 8 O’clock on Monday. Even before the Monday blues start taking over your senses, you got to rush to catch that bus or metro to be on time for office. In the hustle and […]
Medically reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Curd or popularly called Dahi is a staple in the Indian kitchens. It adds flavour to your meal, works as a perfect marinade, can present itself as the best drink (buttermilk) during hot summers and can do a whole host of other things. But […]