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Health Benefits of Ginger – ഇഞ്ചി | A Wonderful Herbal Remedy
Ginger - A Wonderful Herbal Remedy Ginger ഇഞ്ചി (scientific name: Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose root is used as the spice. Ginger is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine as an aromatic and flavor ingredient. Besides all its culinary purpose, ginger is well known for its medicinal properties. Health... more
Read moreHEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidants as well as a rich source of pro-vitamin A carotenes. Carrots come in a variety of colours and sizes and there are over 100 different varieties. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A. They are a very good... more
Read moreHealth Benefits Of Onions
Health Benefits Of Onions Onions have been recognized through centuries for their culinary versatility, as well as their medicinal properties. Onions have been cultivated for thousands of years. Onions have also been recognized for their positive effects on diabetes, cardiovascular health and anti-bacterial properties. Onions are rich in sulfur-containing compounds,... more
Read moreWhy do we need to refresh vegetables after blanching?
Need to refresh vegetables after blanching Cooking vegetables quickly in boiling water to bring out both their flavour and bright colours is called blanching. But sometimes because of lack of knowledge and improper cooking processes the vegetables after blanching turns brown. The most likely reason the vegetables turn brown is... more
Read moreBeetroot's effect on blood pressure is uncertain
“Beetroot “can lower blood pressure”,” BBC News confidently reports. But the truth about whether beetroot can really lower your blood pressure is a little more unclear than the headlines suggest. The news comes from a study looking at the effect of nitrates on blood pressure in rats and a very small... more
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