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The liver is an important organ primarily responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. It is also responsible for detoxing the body, store glycogen, vitamins and minerals. It produces bile which is necessary for digestion and absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins. The amazing fact about the liver is that it is the only organ that can heal itself when the cells are damaged. 1. CoffeeDrink coffee to promote liver health as it protects the liver from disease and drinking coffee lowers the risk of having diseases such as cirrhosis, fatty...

Probiotics are popularly acclaimed for their health benefits. Nutrition experts advise to include probiotics in our daily diet. They are used by doctors during the treatment of certain gastro-intestinal disorders. Probiotics are good bacterias needed to maintain a healthy intestinal microbial balance. They are boon for our gut health and keeping indigestion issues at bay. Some of the dietary sources of probiotics are yogurt, curd, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi which contains probiotics such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Bacillus coagulans is one another probiotic which also produces lactic acid but it differs from Lactobacillus. The biggest advantage of this  bacteria is...

These days, being or rather becoming vegan is more of a trend! A vegan diet is based on plant sourced food and excludes animal and animal products - meat, fish, poultry, eggs and diary. Why People Go Vegan ? Plant foods are alkalinising , environment friendly and ethical reasons. Recent studies show that vegan diets are more effective in protecting against hypertension, type-2 diabetes , certain types of cancer and heart diseases as they are low in saturated fats and cholesterol free. It can help with weight loss as you naturally don’t eat red meat and fat dairy sources ,...

To maintain or build adequate lean mass, it is always recommended to consume sufficient amount of proteins, as per dietary needs. There is a myth which commonly prevails among fitness enthusiasts that it is difficult to build muscles for people who are vegetarians. In this article, we will talk about some of the healthy plant-based proteins, packed with nutrients and easy to include in the diet. Peas - Green peas are one of the healthiest and nutritious source of proteins for vegetarians and vegans. Along with proteins, fresh peas also come with the benefits of nutrients like dietary fibre, folic...

A sore throat refers to pain or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom and one has difficulty swallowing food or liquid. It can be caused by viral infections or fever and can be accompanied by a cold. 1. Gargle with Warm Saltwater Gargling with warm salt water helps soothe the scratchy throat and removes mucus out of the swollen, inflamed tissue and helps relieve one from the discomfort. For good results, one needs to gargle several times a day to reduce inflammation. 2. OTC Candies and Cough Drops Candies which contain methanol and cough drops increase...