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Ashwagandha is an ancient Ayurvedic healing herb that has been used for centuries to heal a wide variety of conditions. This powerful herb is best known for its restorative benefits. In the Sanskrit language, Ashwagandha translates to “the smell of a horse”. This translation indicates that the herb conveys the agility and strength of a stallion. Traditionally, this herb has been administered to people to help them strengthen their immune systems following an illness. This herb belongs to the same family as the tomato plant. It bears red fruit that is close to the size of a raisin, which grows...

With such busy lives these days it’s easy to skip meals or forget to make the right choices when it comes to your food regimen. Every meal has its own importance, breakfast helps you to kick-start the day and lunch to take a break and re-fuel your body and mind.  So what about dinner? As the last meal of the day, it can be overlooked sometimes, however, dinner is just as important as the other meals. Here are some of the benefits of having a healthy dinner every day. Fuels your body Once you go to bed, this is when the...

Some of us love to snack almost as much as we want to lose weight. Snacks are, one of the most convenient ways to fuel before hitting the gym or to avoid a mid-afternoon lull. The problem is that often our snacking habits are adding too many calories and too few nutrients to our diets.  Most of the times, we snack more than we realise. It’s easy to grab a bag of crisps from the vending machine or some donuts from our colleague’s desk, instead of reaching for something healthier. Frequently these snacks can be full of hidden saturated fat,...

One of the most important things to consider when working out is nutrition. You can’t have a workout session without keeping hydrated, which is why doctors and instructors are always encouraging people to drink more water. Nor can you work out without the proper nutrition to keep your energy levels up. Both professional athletes as well as regular people who go to the gym in order to keep fit and healthy, are always looking for the best foods to help them get better results from their workout sessions. Spirulina, a green algae rich in various nutrients, such as Protein, B-vitamins,...

Turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a well known spice, which belongs to the ginger family. Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is responsible for the distinctive yellow colour in curries.  It is native to Southern parts of Asia and has been used for centuries in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric is packed with Iron, Sodium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 & B12, Calcium, and Magnesium. It can help with the treatment of bronchitis, headache, cold, menstrual problems, and many other health problems. This is due to curcumin, the principal chemical in turmeric, which has powerful antioxidant...