Author: Sanjeet

Cardamom is one of the ancient spices originating from the Indian subcontinent. It’s native to India and grows in wild in the Western Ghats of Southern India. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family which includes ginger and turmeric. Cardamom pods are used as culinary, herbal, and mouth refreshing agents. Though it is native to the Indian subcontinent, it is widely used across the world. Due to its flavour and aroma, it is considered a delicacy in several parts of the world. Cardamom has been commonly used as spice and flavouring agents in several parts of the world. The most common…

Cinnamon is a delicious spice that comes from the trees of the Cinnamomum family. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and South-East Asia. It is the bark that can be found both in solid form and powdered form.  There are several varieties of cinnamon in use across the world however, dark coloured cinnamon is widely accepted in the United States. Another popular variety of cinnamon is Ceylon cinnamon which is highly regarded in the South-Asian region. Apart from culinary use, it has other medicinal properties that can be harvested. The medicinal use of cinnamon found its root in ancient…

Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from South Asian countries. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family which includes cardamom and turmeric. Ginger spice comes from the rhizome or ginger root of the ginger plant. Ginger is native to warmer parts of Asia like China, Japan, and India however due to its medicinal values it has lately been grown in other parts of the world. Its cultivation can also be observed in Arabian Peninsula. Ginger has been commonly used as a spice in the South Asian region however, its medicinal contributions can’t be ruled out. Traditionally it has been used as…

There are several misconceptions about sexual vitality out of which the most popular one is the relationship between the shape of edible items and their role in enhancing sexual strength. People believe that banana consumption helps in shaping the men genitals in the shape of it however any fruit may offer healthy sex. Although there are misconceptions, medical evidence can’t deny the fact that some food items help in increasing sexual strength and may enhance the couple’s satisfaction and happiness. These food items can also be termed nature’s Viagra due to their resemblance in functionality. Foods such as berries, nuts, ginseng, avocado,…

Immunity refers to the capability of cells, tissues, and organs to fight against the infiltration of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Moreover, it helps in fighting any alien organism against which antibodies are not present in our body. In the current situation, where peoples are left at the mercy of God against novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2. Individual immunity played a key role in fighting against this unique danger. People with good immunity fared well in the battle against corona compared to those having impaired immunity. The defense mechanism of the body can’t be built in a day, it…

Kids are the future of any country which necessitates the good health of kids. “Healthy Kids for Healthy Future”. The mental and physical growth and development of the children depend upon the essential macro-and micro-nutrients present in their food. Maximum growth and development happen during this age group which may require special attention. Everyone who has ever tried to feed kids may agree that kids eat as per their interest which may not provide balanced nutrition. To overcome these shortcomings we need to discover kids’ friendly meals which may serve the dual purpose of their likeness and meeting the nutrient (fruits and vegetables) requirements…

Herbs are plants with aromatic properties which can be used for flavoring and garnishing and medicinal purposes. The culinary uses of herbs mark its importance in almost all the cooking styles, either its, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Spanish, or Latin cuisines. Its uses vary with different geographies. The herbs are not equally used across the globe. The farming of herbs depends upon the geographical significance of the specific herb. However, some of the herbs which have a wide range of utility in culinary can be grown in the kitchen garden which ensures the freshness quality, and accessibility of the herbs.…

Sulphur is an essential mineral naturally found in many food items. It is a quintessential ingredient for the synthesis of protein. Protein contains ~3-6% of sulphur. Sulphur-based amino acids like methionine and cysteine are responsible for the synthesis of protein in the body.   Sulphur smells like rotten eggs and a similar odour is observed during the burning of hair which indicates the presence of sulphur in hair. In addition to protein, synthesis sulphur is responsible for metabolism intermediaries like glutathione. Functions of Sulphur Sulphur works as a cofactor for various proteins and regulates the synthesis of protein in the body. It actively…

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for the normal function of the body and metabolism. Selenium is mostly found in the form of selenoproteins which have a multifunctional role. Its daily requirement to the human body is minimal however excessive amounts may lead to selenium toxicity. Selenium deficiency may lead to several health conditions like cardiovascular disease, impaired immunity and metabolism, infertility, and cognitive decline.  Functions of Selenium The available form of selenium in the human body is selenoproteins which are essential for the proper functioning of the body. Selenium acts as a cofactor to the enzymes responsible for…

Copper and its benefits have been recorded throughout the past and even now we prefer to drink water from copper utensils. It is a naturally occurring element that is essential for the development and functioning of the body. Copper is a trace mineral that is heavily involved in the oxidation process of the body. The presence of copper deficiency is very common, and it can occur in different forms like anaemia, neutropenia, myelopathy, neuropathy, and genetic disorders like Menkes. Functions of Copper Copper is present is in proteins and almost all the body copper is associated with proteins. Adequacy of…