Benefits of Galangal Root

Galangal is a type of ginger like herb used primarily in the Thai cuisine and many other South East Asian dishes. You will come across three different kinds of Galangal root. Most popular form of Galangal is used in Thai kitchens and it is referred to as Krachai. Krachai was first grown and used in Southern parts of China for its medicinal properties. Now you will find galangal being used in many parts of south East Asia. Galangal is used as a spice is many cuisines more than a herb. But this herb cum spice has many health benefits.

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Quinoa Takes Over As Newest Super Food

Quinoa was once a precious crop of the Inca civilization in South America. Quinoa lost popularity since the loss of Inca civilization and was not cultivated; however, in recent years it has sprung back in use. Quinoa is an extremely nutritional food. Quinoa is thought to be a grain, but it is in reality a seed from a plant associated with the spinach as well as chard family.

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Weight Loss With Cabbage Soup Diet

The cabbage soup diet is the latest weight loss diet which has gained popularity all across the world. According to cabbage soup diet the more cabbage you eat the more weight you lose. The cabbage soup is said to have fat burning ability with almost no calories such that there is way you will gain weight if you follow this diet. Experts suggest that one must follow this diet for seven days to see results.

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Raw Sauerkraut Boosts Immunity And Promotes Good Health

Sauerkraut is an ancient dish made by fermenting and pickling cabbage. Sauerkraut has been used for cooking purpose for thousands of years, plus it is very good for health. Sauerkraut word has been derived from the German language and it means sour plants. Sauerkraut has been used for many years in China and European places. As of date sauerkraut is popularly used in European cooking and Chinese dishes. The Korean version of sauerkraut is referred to as Kimchee.

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Chia Seeds Perfect For Wellness and Better Health

Chia seeds belong to the mint family and are found growing from Mojave Desert till Argentina. Chia was a major crop grown by the Aztecs. The roasted chia seeds were mixed with water and eaten as porridge. They were also grinded into flour and used for baking. Indians also made poultice out of chia seeds to treat health problems. It was believed that one tablespoon of chia seeds had enough energy to sustain a person for full 24 hours. Even hikers who travel long distance on foot eat chia seeds for energy.

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Health Benefits Of Tamarind

Tamarind is a sweet and tangy seasoning spice used in many South Asian cuisines. The tamarind tree is quite huge with long heavy branches and thick leafage. The trees reach a height of about eight feet. Once a year, the trees bear curved pods in good number of each and every branch. These pods have brown colored pulp covering two to ten hard brown seeds in it.

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Bharatpur (Keoladeo Ghana) Bird Sanctuary

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The Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary was the famous duck hunting ground during the British rule. This area was later declared as a Bird reserve in the year 1956 and got the title of National Park. Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary has been listed by the UNESCO as the World Heritage Site. This bird sanctuary is a delight for bird watchers and wildlife/bird photographer. The sanctuary is visited by more than 375 different special in the monsoon season and the months following the monsoon season.

 

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How To Use Ajwain (Bishop’s Weed Herb) To Treat Common Ailments

Ajwain is the Indian name of the herb called Bishop’s Weed. This herb is commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and it is also an active ingredient in many medicines. The seeds of ajwain may be small in size but they are pretty hot and penchant in taste. The tiny seeds of ajwain are packed with many health benefits which can ease health problems like stomach pain, mouth problems, vomiting, abdominal tumor and many other problems.

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Mango Health Benefits

The wild mangoes where first found growing in the Himalayan foothills since 4000 BC. Till date about fifty percent of the mango produce comes from India. Mangoes are also known as Mangifera Indica and are considered to be of exotic nature. Apart from being a delicious summer fruit, mangoes have so many health benefits. Some of which are:

 

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Health Benefits Of Hot Peppers

Now who doesn’t enjoy spicy foods? It is loved and enjoyed by people all across the world. Spicy add a distinct flavor and hotness to foods. Many cuisines all across the world have several dishes that stimulate your taste buds with spices that make you sweat but feel good too about it. If you love and enjoy spicy foods then this will be super good news for you that spicy food have many health benefits. Having spicy foods in moderation will now improve your health. Yes, it does have some adverse effects, but not if you have it in moderation.

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Dates

Dates have so many health benefits, as they are high in nutrients like iron and fluorine. Dates are rich source of minerals as well as vitamins. Having dates on everyday basis is helpful in lowering cholesterol and avoiding many health issues in the long run.

It is one of the most delicious sweet dry fruit which is high in nutrient value. Dates have been cultivates for hundreds of years for its taste and health benefits.

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Treating Bone And Heel Spurs Naturally

Bone spurs:
A bone spur is also known as osteophyte. It is a benign bony growth that takes place along the joints or edges of the bones. A bone spur can develop on any part of the bone but they are more usually observed on the joints of the bone.

Heel spurs:
The heel bone is the biggest bone in the human body and it is responsible to absorb lot of shock as well as pressure. A heel spur is an unnatural growth of this heel bone.

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