by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 20, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Fennel use in cooking is extensive. It is a popular cooking herb in the Mediterranean region from Greece to Egypt. The seed is sweet and is eaten as a mouth freshener. It is a popular after-meal digestive in India. The Chinese use leaves and stems in their cooking....
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 17, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Carbohydrates for health Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrates may make up 45-65% of the daily calorie requirement. In the digestion process, starch and other complex carbohydrates must...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 16, 2020 | Remedies and medicine
Featured image: Astragalus membranaceous Photo: Sudhir Ahluwalia Astragalus membranaceous common name milk vetch is one of the 50 fundamental Chinese medicinal herbs. 133 species of the genus are found in Europe alone. The plant is said to have the highest...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 15, 2020 | Remedies and medicine
Featured photo: Annona muricata – a plant with potential in blood cancer – Photo: Sudhir Ahluwalia According to the Natural Products Branch, which is a part of the Developmental Therapeutic Program of NCI (National Cancer Institute), agencies across the...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 14, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Organic vs non-organic is a debate that has been raging for some time now. Let me briefly summarise the key points – John Reganold and Jonathan Wachter reviewed 40 years of science and numerous scientific studies to understand the long-term prospects of organic...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 13, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Let me present nutritional facts on both these grains that will help you conclude which grain product works best for you – wheat or oats: Cereal foods are major sources of soluble and insoluble fiber. These are grown over 73% of the total global harvested area...