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Mojito is a quick drink made with refreshing ingredients that include rum, lime juice, mint, soda water and ice. Fruits like berries, apples, orange, mango and bananas can also be added to enrich the flavor and increase the number of nutrients. 

Largely a mint-based drink, mojito can be prepared in different ways like with vodka and gin. Also, it allows ample freedom to experiment with more ingredients. Here’re 15+ ways of making mojito drinks and all these ways are quite popular.  

1. Classic Mint Mojito

Take fresh mint leaves and muddle them with lime juice and fine granulated sugar in a glass. Add ice and fill … Continue Reading

Kadi patta is widely used in curries, rice, snacks, chutneys and sauces for its aromatic flavour and you also get amazing health and beauty benefits with a distinctive aroma.

As an herb, kadi patta is helpful in controlling obesity, hypertension, indigestion, anaemia, diabetes, acne and hair loss. The aromatic kadi patta contains copper, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, fibre and carbs. Also, these leaves are a good source of vitamin A, B, C and E and amino acids.

Some important health benefits of kadi patta

1. Antioxidizing agent

Kadi patta can fight cell damaging free radicals as it has carbazole alkaloids, a … Continue Reading

If you’re looking for a complete skin care product that provides solutions to all skin problems including spots, scars, wrinkles and sagging then look no further than vitamin C serum that can help your skin in the following ways. 

Safe….

Perhaps vitamin C is the only skin care treatment that is safer than others. Barring mild irritation for hypersensitive skin, it has no serious side effect hence can be used even for an extended period of time. Also, it can even be used with other skin care treatments like alpha hydroxy acids, retinols and SPF.

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Hydrating….

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There are herbs you can grow at home, if you love gardening. Advantage of these herbs is that they will provide both greenery and health. Following herbs are easier to grow in pots and they can be kept even indoors. Also, they can be taken raw or added to recipes.

Parsley

Parsley packs important nutrients that make it great for many things including bone health, protection of eyes, improvement of heart function and treating allergies and inflammatory diseases. It also contains antibacterial properties that prevent development of bacteria in food.

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Rosemary

Rosemary boosts immune system and improves blood circulation. It also … Continue Reading

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient as it keeps nerves healthy, strengthens the production of DNA and red blood cells and helps in maintaining normal brain function. But it isn’t produced in the body. You need to take it with health supplements or food. 

Here’re the best vitamin-B12-rich foods you can choose from

 

1. Fortified cereal

It is a good diet for everyone including vegans as it doesn’t come from animal sources. Synthetically made, the fortified cereal diet is a great food for vitamin B12 because the nutrients are added to the food through the fortification process. And there are many … Continue Reading

Coconut is widely consumed as a fruit but it is more popular for its religious uses especially in Hindu rituals. Also, it packs calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients. In medicine, it is used for making oil that is good for hair and skin problems.

Rich in vitamin E, coconut oil contains antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in hair growth. Also, it has antifungal properties that prevent dandruff. It is also good for dryness, itching, scars and other skin problems.

Advantages of Coconut for different ailments

High Cholesterol

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Aloe vera is widely used for healing sunburn and wounds. Also, it is good for treating skin and hair problems like acne, blemishes, hair fall and dandruff. But it is just the start of the health benefits of aloe vera. For example, aloe vera juice could be helpful in reducing constipation and weight and managing diabetes.

Advantages of aloe vera for different ailments

Constipation

Aloe vera is a natural laxative hence can speed up bowel movement to allow easy excretion of stool. Taking 2-3 tsp of aloe vera juice with same quantity of water empty stomach in morning is enough to ease constipation. 

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You have medicines in your kitchen cabinet. The following spices can double as herbs. They can enrich your food with nutrients in addition to improving taste. You will get both flavor and health.

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Oregano

It’s a great antibacterial agent as well as an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin E, tryptophan and calcium.

Thyme

Taking thyme is like getting a power packed punch of vitamin A and C, copper, fiber, iron and manganese.

Mint

Rich in nutrients, mint improves irritable bowel syndrome, relives indigestion, boosts brain function and decreases breastfeeding pain.

Turmeric

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Cinnamon or dalchini is a bitter-sweet spice used in curries and smoothies. It has a high nutrient profile and it pampers taste buds as well. Also, it can be consumed in different ways and for various benefits including weight loss. Drinking a cup of cinnamon tea at bedtime could help lose weight without throwing your diet completely off the track. 

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Health benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon can maintain your cholesterol and blood sugar level and its anti-inflammatory properties can prevent bloating of belly after meals. It aids in digestion and good digestion results in losing extra calories in the long run. Also, it can boost the metabolic … Continue Reading