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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...