This is one vegetable that you can grow even in small containers. They take less time to grow and are easier to maintain. Radishes, commonly known as mooli in India, are a rich source of iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and vitamins A and C along with fiber. Tips to grow radish: Use a […]
Whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfort food. It is an important food staple and the number Whether mashed, baked or roasted, people often consider potatoes as comfort food. It is an important food staple and the numberone vegetable crop in the world. Potatoes are available year-round as they are harvested
Some of the health benefits of onions include their role in substantially relieving a number of diseases including the common cold, asthma, bacterial infections, respiratory problems, angina, and cough. Onions are also known to repel bloodthirsty insects. In other words, you may say that onions are a true gift from nature, even if they do
Long prized for its deeply purple, glossy beauty as well as its unique taste and texture, eggplants are now available in markets throughout the year, but they are at their very best from August through October when they are in season. Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, bell peppers,
Also known as simlamirch, capsicums come in variety of colors including green, red, yellow and orange. Green capsicum is more commonly consumed in India. They are rich in iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C, B6, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Tips to grow capsicum: Grow capsicum in containers with enough room. About 12 inches deep pot is
We don’t usually think about green peas as an exotic food in terms of nutrient composition—but we should. Because of their sweet taste and starchy texture, we know that green peas must contain some sugar and starch (and they do). But they also contain a unique assortment of health-protective phytonutrients. One of these phytonutrients—a polyphenol
What the Heck is a… Fuzzy Squash or Fuzzy Melon? Description: Resembling a large zucchini in shape but with small white hairs (thus the “fuzzy” moniker) covering it, this member of the gourd family is also called fuzzy melon, hairy melon (ack!), hairy gourd (double ack!), and, in Chinese, mo qua (kind of cool). Flavour
This species of Mint, a native of most parts of Europe and parts of Asia, is the Pulegium of the Romans, so named by Pliny from its reputed power of driving away fleas – Pulex being the Latin for flea, hence the Italian pulse and the French puce. This name given the plant in ancient
The health benefits of coriander include its use in the treatment of skin inflammation, high cholesterol levels, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, anemia, indigestion, menstrual disorders, smallpox, conjunctivitis, skin disorders, and blood sugar disorders, while also benefiting eye care. Coriander, commonly known as Dhania in the Indian Subcontinent and Cilantro in the America and some parts of
The health benefits of fenugreek include relief from anemia, loss of taste, fever, dandruff, stomach disorders, biliousness, respiratory disorders , mouth ulcers, sore throat, diabetes, inflammations, wounds, and insomnia. It is beneficial to post pregnancy in lactation and helps in improving digestion, as well as in various hair care applications. It is also shown to
wIf a kitchen has only a few herbs in its possession, basil will likely be one of them.Its fragrant essence combines well with rosemary and thyme in meat dishes, fish, vegetables, cheese, soup and eggs, and is one of the main ingredients in pesto, along with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Although more than 60
Are you going to your County Fair, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme? I was researching some information for this article, which I thought was going to be about medicinal herbs in the garden. At the same time I was realizing that it is county fair time when this song popped into my head and the
Recent studies continue to underscore the amazing versatility of spinach. Because this leafy vegetable is rich in water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and a wide variety of phytonutrients, there are many different ways to incorporate spinach into your meal plan and enjoy a variety of nutritional benefits. For example, we’ve seen a recent study in
Whether fresh or frozen, there’s no denying that strawberries are a popular fruit, but they also pack a healthy punch. Read on to learn 10 surprising health benefits of strawberries Strawberries promote pre-natal health Folate is a B-vitamin recommended for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, and strawberries are a good source with
