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Health & Nutrition Quiz Health Nutrition Quiz About This Quiz This interactive Health & Nutrition quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge of essential wellness topics. It features 10 carefully selected multiple-choice questions covering key areas like vitamins, minerals, hydration, healthy fats, and general dietary practices. After submission, your score is displayed along with correct answers for any questions you missed—making it both educational and engaging. Whether you're a student, health enthusiast, or just curious, this quiz offers a quick and fun way to boost your nutritional awareness. Submit Answers × Your Result

Many children and even some adults see the darkness as something to fear. But when it comes to falling asleep, darkness is one of your most reliable allies. Darkness is essential for the body to fall asleep. In absence of light, the brain sends a signal to the body indicating that it is time to rest. When there is a light source present at the wrong time, the body’s circadian rhythm, a biological mechanism that regulates sleep-wake cycles, can be adversely affected, thereby disrupting both the quantity and quality of sleep.   Our brain produces a hormone called melatonin, which basically sends our body a ‘time to sleep’ signal after which the physiological groundwork for the sleep-cycle to take place. This includes feeling lethargic, muscle relaxation, and a drop in body temperature. When darkness starts to fall after sundown, the levels of melatonin automatically increase and continue to do so throughout most part of the night, peaking around 3:00 am. H...

Lemongrass, a perennial, grows naturally in tropical and sunny climates. It requires nothing more than some sun, rich soil and plenty of water. It is scientifically termed as Cymbopogon and clad by other names such as barbed wire grass , silky heads and citronella grass . A perennial herb it can be dried, powdered or used as fresh. It is mostly used as a flavouring agent in teas, soups and dishes. The key chemical compound of lemongrass includes geraniol and citronellol which are potent antiseptics and used as natural disinfectants and soaps. Lemongrass essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy to alleviate stress and promote mood.  Lemongrass tea promote healthy digestion and its consumed for its stomach-calming effects , including relief from cramps , vomiting , and diarrhea . Its relaxing aroma believed to reduce anxiety , ease muscle pain , joint pain , headaches and stomachaches .  ...

Gond is a crystalline herb, could be easily found in most Indian kitchens until a few decades ago. The present generation would have heard the name from their grandmothers in the passing, but would not really know much about it. Also known as Tragacanth Gum , it is obtained from the sap of plants also found in India called Gond or Locoweed . It naturally emanates from the root and the stem from where it is collected and dried to form crystals. It has amazing dual properties of cooling the body in the summer and heating it during the winter. Gond is fortified with protein , calcium and magnesium , so its basically builds both muscle and bone . It also have plenty of amino acids that are essential for healthy skin and hair. Due to its high fibre content, gond helps in CVD (cardio vascular disease), diabetes and digestive problems. It speeds up the healing of wounds , soothes burns , helps in dental problems , improves digestion , reduces bloating ,...

Sleep is vital and getting adequate rest may help us from illness as well as maintain our fitness. Good night's sleep is essential for proper functioning of brain and body. Muscle building or fat loss- proper rest is must. Due to fast and stressful life, most people nowadays remain sleep deprived.   Sleep deprivation leads to: Tiredness or fatigue Poor concentration Low productivity Long-term chronic diseases Obesity One should take 7-8 hours of proper sleep each night, though many people struggle to get enough. There are many strategies you can use to promote good sleep, including making changes into your diet, as some foods and lifestyle changes can improve your sleep. Here are the 5 best foods that enhances your quality of sleep: 1. Milk : contains Tryptophan (Amino Acid) that excites  Serotonin Chemical. Serotonin Chemical is a Brain C...

Chia seeds are from the Salvia Hispanica plant, a member of the mint family which comes from Central and South Mexico. They are black, brown, grey and white in colour. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various micro-nutrients. Chia seed is highly nutritious, medicinal, and it has been used for centuries for its beneficial properties. Chia was a staple for Incan, Mayan, and Aztec cultures. "Chia" is even the Mayan word for "strength", and Chia seeds used to be referred to as "Indian Running Food" because they are so energizing. NUTRITIVE VALUE OF CHIA SEEDS Chia seeds contain a range of nutrients that can help to treat and prevent various health conditions. Their nutrients in...

Covid-19 has made us all realize that the most important aspect of one's life is their health. Let's introduce you to Giloy , which is a rejuvenating herb for the body. Its scientific name is Tinospora Cordifolia and also known as Guduchi . In Sanskrit, Giloy is known as "Amrita" , which means "The Root of Immortality" . Giloy plants are native to India, Srilanka, and Myanmar. Giloy plant is basically a climber with weak succulent stems. The stem is whitish to grey in shade and it can grow to a thickness of 1-5 cm. Leaves of Giloy are heart-shaped and membranous (thin). It bears greenish-yellow flowers during summer months while the fruits of Giloy plants are more commonly seen in winters. Giloy fruits are greenish drupes which become red on maturity. Most of the medicinal benefits of Giloy are present in its stem, but the leaves, fruit, and roots are also used to a minor extent. Here are some benefits of Giloy: 1. Giloy Boosts Immunity It is a pow...

Are you looking for a perfect hydrating recipe in this hot summer... So, here it is Wood Apple Juice aka Bael ka Sharbat. Bael is an amazing fruit and loaded with many nutrients. As the summer season is kicking in and Bael fruits are now available. It’s the ideal time to enjoy this yummy, refreshing drink to beat the heat and build your immunity at the same time. Before jumping to the recipe have a look at the background, health benefits, and some interesting facts of Bael Fruit. Background of Bael Fruit: Bael (Aegle marmelos) is an indigenous   fruit of India belongs to family Rutaceae and it is commonly known as Bengal quince, Bilva, Indian quince, Golden apple, Holy fruit, Belwa, Sriphal, Stone apple, Maredo, Bael, or Bel in   India.   Bael tree is held sacred by Hindus and offered in prayers of deities Lord Shiva and Parvati and thus the tree is also known by the name Shivaduma (The Tree of Shiva). The plant is native to India and Bangla...

आज पूरा देश Coronavirus का सामना कर रहा है। इसका कोई प्रमाणित इलाज न होने के कारण, चाहे वह वैक्सीन हो या दवा, स्वच्छता संबंधी दिशानिर्देशों का पालन करना ही इस महामारी से बचने का पहला और सबसे आवश्यक कदम है। सही स्वास्थ्य बरकरार रखने और रोग संक्रमण से खुद को बचाने के लिए, जिन शर्तों और नियमों का पालन किया जाता है, उसे ही स्वच्छता कहा जाता है। स्वच्छता केवल हाथों की ही नहीं, बल्कि आहार की भी होनी चाहिए।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखना COVID-19 के विरुद्ध पहला प्रतिरक्षात्मक कदम है।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखने पर आप जीवाणु संक्रमण से दूर रह सकते हैं, और कम्यूनिटी ट्रांसमिशन को रोका जा सकता है। इससे आप खुद को और दूसरों को भी स्वस्थ रहने में मदद कर सकते हैं। कुछ जरूरी निर्देश: 1. हाथों की स्वच्छता बरकरार रखें: थोड़ी-थोड़ी देर बाद हाथों को साबुन और पानी से साफ करें या कम से कम 60-70% अल्कोहल वाले हैंड सैनिटाइजर का इस्तेमाल करें। साबुन, वायरस के बाहरी फैट लेयर को नष्ट कर देता है, जो साबुन में फंस जाते हैं और पानी की मदद से धुल जाते हैं। अल्कोहल युक्त हैंड सैनिटाइजर वायरस को निष्क्रिय कर...

Welcome Readers, T his time we have taken a step further to spread the awareness of COVID-19 in an interactive way by arranging a small quiz to test your knowledge of COVID-19. Q1: What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19? Dry feces Fever, tiredness and dry cough Rashes Itching on the body Q2: How far away should you stay from a person who is sick? At least 1 meter away Less than 1 meter away  6 meter away There is no need to stay away from any person Q3: Stigma and discrimination may lead to a situation where the coronavirus is Less likely to spread More likely to spread It cannot affect the spread of the virus I don’t know Q4: What will help to stop the spread of the COV...