Health benefits of oregano (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Oregano is popularly known as the “pizza herb”. If the leaves of the herb are crushed, it gives out a characteristic pungent aromatic smell. The herb is endowed with several medicinal properties, the most prominent among them being its applications as an alexipharmic, appetiser and laxative. It […]
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Indian spices that prevent cancer
8 Indian spices that prevent cancer (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Not every battle is struck by a wave of violence and not every fight culminates in bloodshed. When the opposition in question is an adamant disease like cancer, our armoury should be packed with a lifestyle of regular health check-ups and a diet including foods that […]
Flax seeds fight a range of diseases
Flax seeds fight a range of diseases From cancer to cholesterol, flax seeds are a powerhouse of good health, when taken in moderation The consumption of flaxseed is associated with a reduction in total cholesterol, including the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Study after study has shown a positive response to eating ground flax seed […]
Salads too can make you fat……………
Salads too can make you fat! (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) A salad with too much dressing and the wrong ingredients can cause more harm than good. Here’s how… If you are planning to go on a diet, forget ordering a salad the next time you’re eating out. Did you know that a restaurant salad […]
10 Things you never knew about beer
Who (among those of legal drinking age, of course) could possibly resist a tall, chilled glass of the drink that makes our world go round? It’s relaxing, it’s fun, and most importantly, it’s delicious. Beer’s been around since at least 6000 BC, which means that a lot of interesting things have happened concerning the golden […]