by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 30, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
The medicinal properties of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum -common name true cinnamon) have been scientifically studied, and preliminary results suggest it has antidiabetic properties (Ranasinghe et al., 2012). Other studies indicate that cinnamon can reduce cholesterol,...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 23, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Sichuan peppercorn is one of the spices in the five-spice powder popular in Chinese cuisine. It comes from the outer peel of berry fruit and is locally known as “hu jiao.” The earliest references to Sichuan pepper, also called Schezuan pepper, are seen in the Classic...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 21, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Of the total global land (1.5 billion hectares), about 11% is under cultivation. 2015 figures published by FiBL put the global organic agriculture area under cultivation at 50.9 million (FiBL, 2015). Most of the organic producers are in developing countries. FiBL 2017...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 20, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Many people are looking for a silver bullet to reduce weight with the least effort quickly. Losing weight is best achieved when we proceed systematically. Obesity is a complex disease, and it is important to exclude medical conditions before initiating any weight loss...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 12, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Plants have an important role in disease prevention and cure. They possess immunity-building chemicals that protect us from disease. Diet and exercise are essential components of ancient medical systems. Fruits and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals—these help in...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 8, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Proteins are the building blocks of the human body, and they play a critical role in human health and well-being. Dietary protein can be split into two categories: the first is composed of nutritionally indispensable amino acids like histidine, isoleucine, leucine,...