Here are four easy to rustle-up immunity boosting food recipes using common Indian spices such as garlic, ginger,
cinnamon, and turmeric. Consuming immunity-building foods is a natural and excellent way to protect the body from invasive viruses including Covid-19 – Parvathy Menon
Garlic milk (2 servings)
Ingredients
1 cup milk
2-3 garlic cloves
¼ tbsp pepper powder
Pinch of turmeric
1 tbsp […]
Regular stretching exercises improve joint flexibility and prevent muscle tears, sprains and strains – Monojit Ghosh
Stretching exercises keep body muscles flexible, strong and healthy. As people age, joints lose up to 50 percent of their flexibility. Moreover without exercise, muscles shorten and tighten and become weak. This puts the body at risk of joint pain, […]
4 cups cold water
6 gelatin sheets (1 tbsp granulated gelatin = 4 gelatin sheets)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup milk
½ cup sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Named after the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (Canada), it comprises three layers — wafer, nut (walnuts, almonds, or pecans), and coconut crumb base; custard in the middle; and layer of chocolate ganache on top.
Ingredients for Nanaimo
Bottom layer
½ cup unsalted butter, diced into pieces
¼ cup granulated sugar
Preparation guide
Whip the cream, and gently add icing sugar.
Add the cheese and whip.
Cut strawberries.
Alternate strawberries and cream in serving glasses. (You can also add a third layer […]
To boost the body’s innate active immunity to stave off infections and survive pandemics, avoid vitamin/mineral pills and include natural immunity-boosting foods in your family’s diet instead
Over the past several millennia, homo sapiens have survived pandemics, plagues, and infectious diseases precipitated by deadly viruses and pathogens. During these pandemics, some people died, others became sick […]
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints of people with an estimated 540 million people worldwide reporting low back pain. Adults bound to desk jobs 9-5 slouching over computers or driving long distances on two-wheelers are more susceptible to back pain.
The key to prevention as with most lifestyle aches and pains is […]
The gut i.e, gastrointestinal/digestive tract, plays an essential role in sustaining, protecting and boosting the overall health and wellness of every human being. A healthy gut builds a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain, ensures effective digestion, good sleep and alleviates depression
For years in biology class, school children learnt that there are 11 organ […]
Pour 1 cup coconut milk into a medium saucepan. Add the gelatin. Keep for 5-10 minutes to allow gelatin to soften.
Now heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, […]
Call it a drupe or fruit, coconut is a must-have ingredient in the Indian kitchen, used in almost everything from juices and soups to curries and desserts. Coconuts are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and contain medium-chain fatty acids that are better absorbed by the body than animal fats. Fresh coconut flesh is high […]
In the scramble to adopt healthy lifestyles and nutritious diets, most parents tend to ignore the critical importance of encouraging children to drink more water for maintaining good health and well-being – Shunila Joy Chauhan
The familiar advice: drink eight to ten glasses of water a day is dinned into our heads in childhood and later. But […]
According to legend, the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt loved iron-rich mushrooms. This fats-free, protein-rich food offers numerous health and nutrition benefits. Here are three simple mushroom recipes children will love – Parvathy Menon
Mushrooms boost vitamin D levels, metabolism and immunity, lower cholesterol, protect against cell and tissue damage and are rich in iron, calcium, and protein. […]
The inability to speak clearly and fluently severely affects the confidence and self-esteem of children diagnosed with stuttering – Rekha D.
October 22 was observed as the International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) to raise public awareness about this speech disorder which afflicts 77 million people — approximately 1 percent of the world’s population. The American Speech and […]
Every family has its own favourite foods and preferences. In the everyday battle to serve three appetising meals, the nutrient value of foods is often forgotten. Ditto striking a balance between vegetables, fruits and meat. For instance a family that frequently eats chicken, may fail to include leafy vegetables in its daily diet. Or a […]
Most fruits are high in dietary fibre, low in fat, sodium and calories and zero in cholesterol. Dietary fibre aids healthy bowel movement, lowers blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease. For pregnant women, fruits are a good source of folate (folic acid) which helps the body build red blood cells.
Sardines are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids which prevent cardiac ailments, reduce the risk of blood clots and control blood pressure. They are also rich in vitamins B12 and D, calcium and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, niacin and phosphorous.
This is an easy-to-prepare gluten-free classic salad. Since it contains chicken, eggs and potatoes, it can be a full meal. Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B6 and don’t contain fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Broccoli is an all-star vegetable which is low in calories and high in essential vitamins, minerals and fibre. It contains vitamins K, C, B1, B2, B3, and B6, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Red peppers are a good source of vitamin C, B6, folate and antioxidants and improves eye health – K. P. Malini
If your child is constantly complaining of stomach ache, loss of appetite and fatigue, it’s time for a round of deworming
Though people of all ages can be infected with stomach or intestinal worms, children are more susceptible to this particular infection which negatively affects their mental and physical development. Children with worms are often underweight […]
In the new era of corporate hospitals, retail medical clinics and multi-specialty healthcare centres, the tribe of general/family physicians is dying out. But it’s worth the effort for families to maintain ties with caring general physicians
Apart from your parents, spouse, close friends, and colleagues, it is your family doctor who knows you best. Whether it’s […]
It’s well-known that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. According to latest research it can also keep pneumonia away. The Vitamin C found in apples bolsters the body’s anti-bacterial immunity and protects against pneumonia, says a study published in Nature Communications (August). Apples are also rich in antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary […]
The number of young people turning vegan worldwide is on the rise. A 2016 survey found that the number of vegans in Britain has grown by 360 percent over the past decade. For reasons ranging from aversion to animal cruelty, environment preservation to health benefits, an increasing number of people are going the vegan way, […]
Do popular and widely advertised health drinks and supplements provide children the vitamins and minerals they need? Nutrition products make tall claims but a closer look at their labels will tell you that the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) of most products aren’t sufficient for your child’s needs. The nutrition claims also depend on your using […]
A good monsoon replenishes ground water supply and ensures a good harvest. But it also leaves behind pools of stagnant water which are ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Here’s some information on the most common mosquito-borne diseases and how to prevent and/or alleviate them.
In India, the onset of the monsoon season is the best and […]
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