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Navratri is that time of the year which is celebrated for nine consecutive days in order to feel free from all kinds of stress and experience relaxation. The prayers offered to goddess Durga brings back peace and rejuvenates your soul. People observe fasts to celebrate the auspicious festival with zeal. At earlier times, fasting was practiced with dedication ,where after fasting for the whole day, simple to digest foods were eaten after sunset . This practice scientifically helped our complex digestive system to  rest without strain and hence promote a strong gut. On the other hand, nowadays modern customised fasting...

Wheatgrass has been an integral part of Indian food culture for decades because of its therapeutic properties. Wheat Grass refers to the young grass of the staple wheat plant, Triticum aestivum, which is freshly juiced or dried into powder for either animal or human consumption. Nutrition content It majorly provides chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Amino Acids - essential for muscular strength and formation of plasma, hormones, antibodies. Amino acids profile - aspartic acid, threonine, asparagine, glutamine, proline, glycine, arginine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, lysine, histidine, tryptophan and serine are present. Minerals - calcium, potassium,...

Wheatgrass has been an integral part of Indian food culture for decades because of its therapeutic properties. Wheat Grass refers to the young grass of the staple wheat plant, Triticum aestivum, which is freshly juiced or dried into powder for either animal or human consumption. Nutrition content It majorly provides chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Amino Acids - essential for muscular strength and formation of plasma, hormones, antibodies. Amino acids profile - aspartic acid, threonine, asparagine, glutamine, proline, glycine, arginine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, lysine, histidine, tryptophan and serine are present. Minerals - calcium, potassium,...

The dietary advise over whole eggs or egg whites have changed several times. The earlier belief  from “ start your day with eggs”  has shifted to “eggs without yolk”in the recent years.  At present,  it has been acknowledged that an individual should  avoid  eating eggs due to its high cholesterol content and the  rise in the LDL levels, which at the moment, there is no proof and may  need further investigation. Eggs Nutrition Eggs are a rich source of protein and several essential nutrients, particularly vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline. Emerging evidence suggests that eggs help with better...

Phytonutrients are organic components found majorly in plants, fruits vegetables, and certain cereals and nuts. They  are believed to promote health, slow the ageing process and reduce the risk of certain diseases. It is necessary to obtain maximum benefits from the variety of fruits and vegetables we eat. With specific recommendations for phytonutrient, the intake amounts needed to support optimal health have not yet been established, it is clear that consumption of fruits and vegetables is linked to phytonutrient intake. Table 1:- Phytonutrients and Associated Health Benefits Color Phytonutrient Examples of associated health benefits Examples of fruits/vegetables Green Lutein/Zeaxanthin Vision...