Healing Through Food

Does Sugar Choice Affect Stress? White vs.    Brown Compared   We are all aware of the fact that we have a craving of sugar. Sugar is present in our lives in many forms like in a hot cup of chai till us sweets during festivals. However, might you ever have thought about whether or not the color of sugar you consume, white or brown sugar , could make a difference to your stress level? This has been a question many people may ask as more of us seem to be turning into health-conscious people.  So we are going to deconstruct it in an easy manner, as we would do over a tea.  Why We Link Sugar and Stress   Many of us who have stressful life situations reach out to comfort foods when the day becomes too hectic, with demanding work requirements, family commitments, and traffic jams. And so frequently than others, those comfort foods are sweet: chocolate, desserts or even a spoonful of sugar added to tea.   What Studies Have Reported on Sugar an...

Pomegranate Leaves vs Flower vs Fruit: Which Has the Most Health Benefits?  Pomegranate Fruit When one hears about pomegranate, one immediately thinks about the juicy red fruit with juicy seeds. Pomegranate is considered as a refreshing snack and has been a part of our lives in many ways growing up in India. But little did you know that it is not only the fruit that is health carrying? The pomegranate tree also contains good stuff in their leaves and the flowers. As a matter of fact, pomegranate has always been viewed as a health giving fruit in typical Indian families. Whenever we suffered stomach ailments, my grandmother used to provide us with pomegranate seeds, as well as in some cases boil its leaves to make a herbal tea. I used to think very little of it then but in the present time it is also the modern research that confirms much of these practices which are a part of the tradition. Now the great question is, which of the three,-the leaves, flowers and fruit of the pomegra...

How Slicing Fruits, Vegetables, and Cooking Spread Invisible Bacteria in Your Kitchen — And Why It Matters for Hygiene  Hello friend! Have you ever thought of how bacteria- small invisible organism spreads all over your kitchen as you prepare your food? One would tend to believe that cleaning can kill all germs, but there is a twist to the statement. Raw ingredients easily transfer invisible bacteria onto your cutting boards and knives and to your already cooked food, placing people at a higher risk of foodborne illness. Today, I would like to tell you how bacteria are dispersed when cutting and cooking including those surfaces of fruits and vegetables and how keeping a healthy kitchen is important to your health.   So what are these Otherwise Invisible Bacteria? Bacteria are living organisms that cannot be seen with a naked eye, but which are present everywhere in soil, water, and above all on food. Not every bacteria is dangerous, but there are certain types which are known...

 Avoid These 10 Fruits and Vegetables That Can Stress You Out   Shocked? Not all fruits & veggies are calming. In fact, they might be making you anxious!  Introduction: This is what we have heard since childhood  “Eat your fruits and vegetables!” And sure, majority of them are vitamin, minerals and fiber packed. But what would you say, had I told you that some of these claimed healthy foods, are actually way of protesting discreetly in your illness and anxieties? I did not think so myself till a few months ago. I was eating clean, exercising, drinking plenty of water, everything was correct. However, after some meals I still would feel jittery and restless. Upon further research into this, and having chatted with a nutritionist friend, I had discovered something that boggles my mind; certain fruits and vegetables can over stimulate our nervous system, overload our blood sugar, or even affect our hormones.  Perhaps we should make it easy and examine the...

 Even Healthy Food Can't Relieve Stress If You Live In a Toxic Environment     Everybody knows the expression, "You are what you eat." And yes, eating can contribute majorly to our wellbeing--our mental health and our physical health. Whether it is fresh fruits or greens everyone extols a healthy diet as the path to a happy life. However, what I would like to tell you is that not even the best diet in the world would be able to prevent an ongoing emotional stress, negativity, or even a bad environment. Today we are going to have a real talk. It is not about superfoods or calories- but about more.   The fact of the matter is that good eating habits can serve your body; however, they won't heal your mind if you're constantly surrounded by toxicity. Stress doesn't just pop up because of deadlines or traffic. Stress can dwell in your own home, in your relationships, in the resonance of negativity from daily conversations.  Healthy Food Does Not Make a Mag...

 Mango leaves and the Science Behind its Healing Properties  Mango Leaves    Have you ever looked at a mango tree--not because of the juicy fruit, but because of the leaves?  In India, mango leaves decoration during the festivals is not the only way in which the leaves are utilized. They are included in the traditional medicine and home remedies dating back to many years ago. What is however interesting is that science is now slowly catching up with what our grandparents perhaps knew all along, the ordinary leaves have powerful healing potential.  This paper will discuss the healing properties of mango leaves in simple terms. It does not really matter whether you are drinking a warm mango leaf tea in the morning or boiling few leaves to do something about your sore throat you will be astonished why these green leaves could help your health so much.    A Childhood Memory Which Yet Remains  I remember once that I had a bad cold in my summer ...