The health benefits of basil leaves have been leveraged for centuries. Basil a much-revered plant in India and is a favored home remedy—and a tasty one—for a number of ailments. At the first sign of a cold, my grandmother used to make a concoction of tulsi/basil leaves steeped in water to offer tremendous relief and keep a sore throat from becoming a full-blown infection. But the versatile basil has far…
With all the buzz about juice fasting, more and more people are realizing that one of the best ways to supercharge your health is intermittent juice fasting. In fact, it is being touted as an essential part of any vegan diet. Since there are plenty of delicious recipes around, juice fasting itself is not boring. Juice Fasting Or Traditional Fasting? The problem with traditional fasting is that your body tends…
A friend of mine is very excited about her brand new, gorgeous swimming pool and can’t seem to stop talking about it! As swimming pool designs go, this one is quite exceptional, complying with all the safety regulations and the other details that go into making it a great place to beat the heat this summer while getting a vigorous yet enjoyable workout. Yassmine by Rita Mody Joshi & Associates…
Nuts are nature’s gift for a healthy diet. Packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats and vitamins and minerals, they make a tasty and filling snack on the go. Almonds, cashews, walnuts and a host of other nuts are known to help with lowering cholesterol, improve heart health, help you manage weight and fight cancer. Let’s take a quick look at the magic health properties of nuts and their benefits…
Whey Protein is “Whey” More Healthy Than You Think Whey protein has been doing the popularity rounds, mostly with body builders. We all know that proteins are the building blocks of the body, so no real surprise there. That whey is good for health is not even a new concept. Why, even that Mother Goose nursery rhyme talks about Little Miss Muffet sitting on her tuffet, eating her curds and…