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We all need a nice way to start a day.  Taking a step towards a healthy living, the most basic and easy step is to cultivate a habit of drinking lemon water and honey. The citrus lemon paired with honey does wonders to oneself after consuming it. It is energizing and awakening, one of the reasons why it’s suggested to drink in the morning. Benefits:-   It helps activate your digestive system Clears chest congestion Boosts immune system Cleanses intestine Detoxifies body Heals oral ulcers and helps with nausea Rejuvenates skin Regulates sugar absorption capacity in diabetic patients. Clears UTI. Balances the Ph level. Kills bacteria that causes bad breath. Helps in regulating blood pressure. Helps liver with purification. Keeps skin glowy and prevents acne. Boosts energy levels, keeps one hydrated and energized. The direct source of vitamin C. Helps in weight management. Honey Lemon Water: Helps in weight loss?? According to me, it is a myth that drinki

Haldi wala doodh was my biggest nightmare as a child.   I was forced to drink a glass of haldi doodh (turmeric milk/golden milk) every time I fell sick but with the   time I have learned how good this simple home remedy is to beat the everyday tiredness and anxiety. As you all know that  Turmeric   is the yellow spice used in Asian curries. It is obtained from the ginger-like rhizome of  Curcuma longa , a tropical herb from India. The well-researched anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties of turmeric make it worth including in your diet. Turmeric milk, traditionally used in Indian households for treating specific diseases as well as a tonic for general health. This drink is easy to prepare and highly palatable, the milk taking most of the spiciness out of turmeric. If that doesn’t convince you, the health benefits of this drink would. 1. Improve Digestion It is a powerful antiseptic that promotes intestinal health and treats stomach ulcers and colitis. This h

Spices    are not only some sources of seasoning the food but are also packed with solid healthy reasons to be included in your kitchen. There are many spices we use in our day to day cooking; these include popular ones like cumin, black pepper, turmeric and coriander seeds.  Here's a list of some spices, which you should start adding to your meals for healthy living: Black Peppe r : A pinch of black pepper when added to any recipe enhances the flavor manifold. Black pepper, also known as the king of spices, promotes weight loss, helps relieve cold and cough, improves digestion, boosts metabolism and treats many skin problems. In fact, a glass of haldi doodh becomes much more therapeutic with a pinch of black pepper.  Carom seeds : Ajwain is also known as carom seeds. Carom seeds are often chewed for medicinal purposes. Despite a partially bitter taste, ajwain or carom seeds provide a whole host of health benefits. Ajwain promotes digestion, cures stom

Empty calorie beverages or sweetened sodas generally provide no nutritional benefit at all. Even fruit-flavored sodas are full of empty calories. Diet sodas may contain fewer calories, but they still provide no nutritional benefit. These beverages are so popular these days, they are seen everywhere – in vending machines, grocery store and of course in your refrigerator too. When we’re watching what we eat, what we drink, sometimes we don’t think about it.  If we aren’t careful, a large amount of calories can come from the beverages we drink with meals or as snacks. The majority of these excess calories come in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. Some beverages, such as fruit juices may already have naturally occurring sugar in them. But many more have added sugars in the form of corn syrup or other sweeteners. The added sugars have no nutritional value other than calories. There are many negative effects of these empty calorie beverages on our health. The consumption of these