Chef Telja Joy
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15 Amazing Health Benefits of Garlic
Indian curries are incomplete without garlic – a simple ingredient with packed health benefits. It is very strong and bitter but adds an unbelievable flavour to the cuisine. Any description of garlic is incomplete without mentioning its medicinal values. This miracle herb has been used since time immemorial as a ... more
Read moreWorld Health Day: 6 Healthy Foods you’re Probably Neglecting
World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7th April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization or WHO. It is surprising to know that more than half of the world’s population faces the danger of diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya etc transmitted by mosquitoes, flies, ... more
Read more11 Foods That Help You Live Longer
There are some foods that may in fact increase your lifespan on this wondrous planet. These super-foods, known for their anti-aging properties, all contain specific chemicals and/or vitamins that seem to increase our ability to fight off some of today’s most prevalent, life-threatening diseases. 11 Foods That Help You Live ... more
Read moreImprove your Memory with Super Foods
Lifestyle changes for better health include exercise and a balanced diet. Consider this thought: We exercise our bodies in gymnasiums, or at home to help us stay sharp, however, we don’t always consider that our brain cells diminish over time. Brain cells naturally degenerate as we age, yet we generally don’t ... more
Read more7 Worst Foods You Should Never Eat For Breakfast
You know that eating breakfast is important. But did you realize that some a.m. choices can set the tone for how you feel the rest of your day. Not only that, but eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Here ... more
Read moreProcessed Meats Declared Too Dangerous for Human Consumption
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has completed a detailed review of more than 7,000 clinical studies covering links between diet and cancer.1 Bottom line: Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. Consumers should stop buying and eating all processed meat products for the rest of their lives. Processed meats ... more
Read moreIs microwaving food safe? 7 nutrition myths debunked
Do you need to drink one glass of water for every caffeinated beverage you drink? Are “white foods” like onions less nutritious than broccoli? Is dark chocolate really rich in antioxidants? Read on to learn the truth about seven common nutrition myths. Myth 1: Multigrain foods are rich in whole ... more
Read moreDark chocolate is ‘good for the heart’, study suggests
Nutritionists have long said that eating dark chocolate in moderation can be good for our health. Now, researchers have discovered why. It may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis – thickening and hardening of the arteries – by restoring flexibility of the arteries and preventing white blood cells from sticking to ... more
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