Antioxidants

Edible flowers have been on the list of human nutrition for centuries. They were used either in the form of decoctions or herbal teas. Several reasons accompany the fact why the interest in edible flowers is increasing drastically-their health benefits being ...

Many phytochemical-rich foods are paired naturally with high bitterness which puts them out of the list of preferable foods. This gap created due to preference and health needs sometimes result in a deficiency of vital nutrients which are enormously found in ...

Pomegranate tea is one of the most renowned teas worldwide whose consumption is associated with numerous health benefits. This amazing red tea is brewed either from the crushed seeds of a pomegranate, peels, dried flowers or concentrated juices mixed with green, ...

Prostate and penis health is as important as the health of other body organs. According to studies, the quality of semen in humans has been decreased over the past decade which may lead to an increase in male subfertility. Diet ...

Kaffir lime, scientifically termed as Citrus hystrix is a citrus fruit widely cultivated in Southeast Asian countries, including India where it is widely used in Bengali and South Indian cuisines. Not only are the fruits of kaffir lime plants, but their ...

Pregnancy demands a proper nutritional diet for the growing baby and the mother. Many micronutrients such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, anthocyanins, vitamin E, selenium and zinc act as antioxidants and prevent the body from oxidative stress. The term ‘oxidative stress' ...

Diabetes, a common and a chronic condition, affects more than one-third of the world's population. It is known to affect the day-to-day lifestyle of a person. While medication can help with the management of diabetes, strict dietary management also plays an ...

Common cold normally occurs due to seasonal change, allergy, intake of cold food items and infections. It is one of the most prevalent ailments among people across the globe, regardless of their gender and age. Cold normally clears up within ...

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a challenge to all. With a full-time job and family responsibilities, it gets hard for people to focus on healthy living. Also, with a plethora of experts advice available, choosing the best one often gets confusing. ...

Depression is a serious mental illness that can interfere with an individual's day-to-day life. It can happen to anyone due to multiple causes, such as family history, brain deformity, childhood trauma, medical conditions, economic problems or relationship issues. A good ...

Our body is well-balanced due to the hormones produced by the endocrine glands. They are chemical messengers that help in the growth, development, reproduction, metabolism, sexual and many other functions of our body. Imbalance of hormones may lead to problems such ...

Glaucoma is the main cause of irreversible blindness around the world. There are around 5.7 million people worldwide who are visually impaired due to glaucoma. The main cause of glaucoma is increased intraocular pressure (IOP) caused due to an increase in ...