Monthly Archives: November 2011

Most of us lack the time to have a proper breakfast as mornings are always a rush! Nutritious breakfast bars are an excellent option as they easy to have, quick to make and can be stored for long. Try making … Continue reading →

Yoghurt, a dairy product is produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. The bacteria used to make yoghurt are known as ‘yoghurt cultures’. This yummy savory has a lot of benefits attached to it. Elements in yoghurt have been found to … Continue reading →

Honey has a long history, and is used in various foods and beverages as a sweetener and flavoring. Being a purely natural product honey is known for its medicinal properties and cures several ailments. Honey is also used in cooking, … Continue reading →

Did you ever think that a Banana could have so many health benefits? Make Bananas your favourite fruit if you suffer from constipation. The ever sweet fruit reduces the risk of heart diseases and blood pressure. The calcium present in … Continue reading →

Cheese is a generic term for a diverse group of milk-based food products. It is produced throughout the world in wide-ranging flavors, textures, and forms. In general, cheese supplies a great deal of calcium, protein, phosphorus and fat. Some studies … Continue reading →

Pizza, in its most basic form, is a seasoned flatbread and has a long history rooted in the Mediterranean. Several cultures including the Greeks and Phoenicians ate a flatbread made from flour and water. The dough would be cooked by … Continue reading →

Everyone loves Chocolates! Eating chocolate improves any sorrow-filled situation. It makes you happy because it contains phenylephylamine – the same hormone the brain triggers when you fall in love. Chocolate is loved all over the world. Chocolate moulded into different … Continue reading →

As we celebrate the World Diabetes Week, we ought to know that India is the Diabetic capital of the world, with more and more people succumbing to the disease everyday. Apart from being hereditary, as was the belief earlier, diabetes … Continue reading →

Indian culture has absorbed food, spices and vegetables from all over the world, to give rise to one of the most sophisticated culinary traditions in the world. A variety of spices came to India which are now an important part … Continue reading →

The blackberry fruit is an aggregate fruit that is composed of many smaller fruits called drupes. Though not a true berry in its characteristics, the blackberry is consumed in various forms owing to its benefits. It is a great source … Continue reading →