Variety of Pepper and its Benefits Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe berries of the pepper plant. The berries are cooked briefly in hot water, both to clean them and to prepare them for drying. The heat ruptures cell walls in the fruit, speeding the work of browning enzymes during drying. The berries [...]
Benefits of Basil: Nutritional advantages of basil. Basil is rich in a variety of important nutrients, most notably calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A and vitamin C. In addition, basil is a good source of iron, potassium and magnesium. Basil has a long and storied history, and the name basil is actually derived from an old Greek [...]
Holy Basil Information There are many rituals and beliefs associated with basil. The French call basil herb royale. Jewish folklore suggests it adds strength while fasting. It is a symbol of love in present-day Italy, but represented hatred in ancient Greece. African legend claims that basil protects against scorpions while European lore sometimes claims that [...]
Basil is an herb for all seasons Basil is one of the most commonly used of all herbs in cooking, and there are many recipes that are enhanced by this minty, aromatic plant. Many cooks like to grow fresh basil in an herb garden, for an endless supply of the freshest, best tasting herb for [...]
The physical structure of men is such that their nutritional requirements and calorie intake is much higher than that of women. However with the sedentary lifestyle that most of us lead maintaining a healthy diet and monitoring our calorie intake is necessary. Benefits of a healthy diet Helps you stay in good shape. Gives you [...]
Ordering up a healthy diet Blame it on hectic schedules or festival time or just simply a night out with your buddies at a favorite restaurant, eating out has become a very convenient option these days. However eating out does not necessarily mean you can blow your dietary do’s and don’ts away! Here are some [...]