Cholesterol

Sumac is a common name given to a species of flowering plants that belong to the genus Rhus and family Anacardiaceae. It contains around 250 individual species and most of them are safe to eat. The fruits of sumac are ...

Fibre is an important plant-based nutrition that primarily helps promote weight loss along with maintaining digestive and bowel health, reducing unwanted cravings, lowering blood sugar levels, fighting constipation and reducing the risk of stroke. Fibre-rich foods help bulk up the stomach ...

Oats are satisfying, healthy and nutritional and make for the best breakfast option among all. Thanks to the soluble fibre in them which helps to lower the cholesterol levels and keep our appetite under control. The protein in oats keeps us ...

Scientifically termed as Rheum rhabarbarum, rhubarb belongs to the Polygonaceae family. Having a sour taste and thick stalks, the vegetable-fruit ranges in colour from pink to red to pale green. Rhubarb is normally consumed after cooking and sweetening it with sugar. ...

Hemp seeds, or hemp hearts, are the seeds of the hemp plant scientifically termed as Cannabis sativa. Basically described as a nut and not a seed, hemp seeds are small, crunchy and are safe for human consumption. The traces of tetrahydrocannabinol ...

Scientifically termed as Spondias dulcis, ambarella is a tropical tree with edible fruit. The fruit has a pineapple-mango flavour and is best eaten ripe - although it is edible raw. Ambarella belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, which also includes tropical trees ...

Scientifically termed as Cichorium endivia, endive belongs to the genus Cichorium consisting of several leafy vegetables. Endive is not to be confused with chicory, something a lot of people tend to be. Endive is something you can always see being added ...

Royal jelly is the secretion produced by honey bees to feed the queen bees and their young. It is a gelatinous substance, with a creamy white colour and high nutritional benefits. It is secreted from the glands in the hypopharynx of ...

Consuming a type of crushed rock has become the newest fad in the health area. Although it may sound surprising and peculiar, it is true! Recent studies and claims require our attention to be focused on a powder made from sedimentary ...

The largest member of the citrus family, pomelo is a close relative of the  grapefruit. The prolonged period of time taken for the fruit to grow, which is eight years, can be accorded to the lack of popularity the citrus fruit ...

Chaga mushroom, which is scientifically known as Inonotus obliquus, originated in the forested regions of the Northern hemisphere which includes places like Alaska, Northern Canada and Siberia. This mushroom is popularly known for having amazing medicinal values and health benefits. This ...

Adzuki beans, which have other names like azuki, aduki and English red mung, belong to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The word "azuki" means "small" in Japanese, and these beans measure around 5 mm and are red in colour. They originated ...