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Sweet Lemon/Mosambi - Ayurvedic remedies, health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

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          Sweet lemon or Mosambi Sweet lemon or Mosambi (Citrus limetta Risso), a variety of citrus belongs to the family Rutaceae.  It is one  of the most important commercial fruit crops grown in all continents of the world. It is highly valued for its exceptional nutritional and medicinal properties throughout the world .The phenolic compounds found in citrus wastes are responsible for their antioxidant activity and have been reported to possess biological properties such as anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. The juice yield of mosambi is less than half of the fruit weight. It is the most common available citrus juice in the Indian subcontinent. The juice is commonly sold at mobile road stalls. The tree is used for ornamental purposes as well as for graft stock.            Click here for more information about Anti-oxidant and free radicals Sweet lime or sweet lemon is a juicy, non-acid citrus f

10 ways to stay healthy

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          10 ways to stay healthy 1) Include Satvik Food/Bhojan in your diet Satvik means "satva" and the satva means food which consists all type of satvas(properties) such as "pure, essence, nature, vital, energy, clean, conscious, strong, courage, true, honest, wise, rudiment of life". Satvik bhojan is apart from Rajasic( food which increase the energy of the body ) and Tamasic ( food which decrease the energy of the body). It s light in nature, easy to digest, mildly cooling, refreshing and not disturbing to the mind. It is rich in prana (purity), so promotes positive thoughts, happiness and satisfaction. Such type of food can leave us calm, alert and refreshed.' It is different from other kinds of food as it is smooth and pleasant to the stomach.               - satvik food is simple and grown organically on rich fertile soil. Foods are of attractive appearance and are harvested at the correct time. Satvik food is a food which are grown and ripened naturall

Amazing health benefits of Cauliflower/phool Gobi

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  Health benefits of Cauliflower/ phool Gobi Plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, which contain significant amounts of bioactive phytochemicals, may provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Epidemiological evidence suggests that consumption of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits has positive implications for human health. In the last decades, special attention has been paid towards edible plants, especially those that are rich in secondary metabolites (frequently called phytochemicals), and nowadays, there is an increasing interest in the antioxidant activity of such phytochemicals present in diet. Recent reports suggest that cruciferous vegetables act as a good source of natural antioxidants due to the high levels of carotenoids, tocopherols, and ascorbic acid, and strong epidemiological evidence shows that these compounds may help to protect the human body against damage by reactive oxygen species. In

Tamarind/Imli - Health Benefits, Uses, Nutrition and many more.

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           Tamarind (Imli/Chincha) Tamarindus is a monotypic genus and belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioideae of the family Leguminosae (Fabaceae) , Tamarindus indica Linn., commonly known as Tamarind tree is one of the most important multipurpose tropical fruit tree species in the Indian subcontinent. Tamarind fruit was at first thought to be produced by an Indian palm, as the name Tamarind comes from a Persian word “Tamar-I-hind,” meaning date of India . Its name “Amlika” in Sanskrit indicates its ancient presence in the country. Tamarind is used as traditional medicine in India, Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria,and most of the tropical countries. The fruits contain about 30% pulp, 40% seeds, and 30% hull. The movement of Tamarind to Asia must have taken place in the first millennium BC. Cultivation of Tamarind in Egypt by 400 BC has been documented and it was mentioned in the Indian Brahmasamhita Scriptures between 1200and 200 BC. About 370-287 BC, Theophrastus wrote on