Bottle gourd, (Lagenaria vulgaris), is one of the variety of calabash, a long and slim type as compared to most calabash gourds where it is much rounder. Its color is yellow green with white pulps, white seeds are seen on the inside portion of the vegetable. Other famous names bottle gourd is known for according to different culture are white gourd and bottle squash for the US, doodhi for China, Lauki and ghia for India, Labu for Indonesia, Hyotan and yugao for Japan, Upo for Philippines, Bau for Vietnam, Buap Khaus and nam tao for Thailand Bottle gourd is a vine wherein its fruits are grow from it. Harvesting the [...]
Nutrition
High Protein Breakfast
by on 24. Feb, 2011 in Nutrition
As we may all know, our body is composed of cells, millions of them. These cells are being replaced and replaced by new cells every day. With these, we need Protein for the repair any damages in the tissues, build new cells and maintenance of our body. Without protein, our body can’t perform well especially the muscles. Moreover, of all the 3 meals in a day, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast can lead to becoming tired since your body and brain are running out of fuel since you’ve been sleeping for at least 8 hours thus you are “breaking the fast”. Breakfast and protein [...]
Nutrition guide for diabetics in India : Diabetic Indian Diet
by on 30. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
Have you just learned you have diabetes? Or have you been living with the condition for years? In either case, you probably know how important what you eat is to managing your blood sugar. Diet is the mainstay of all Diabetes Management. In order to ensure compliance, the prescribed diet should be individualized. It must be realistic, flexible, and also take into consideration the likes and dislikes of the patient, to as large an extent as possible and must suit the life style. Our Indian diets, with slight modification are close to what is considered as Ideal Diabetic Diet. Good nutrition is one of the most important part of healthy [...]
Health Benefits of dates
by on 26. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
Enriched with fibers, iron, oil, calcium, potassium and magnesium; dates are undoubtedly healthy and should be a part of your daily menu. An interesting fact about date tree is, it is considered as “no waste” tree. Not a single part of this tree gets wasted. Eating dates is just like same. Commonly considered as healthy fruit – dates have a list of health benefits on its name. A habit of eating dates in the morning which were soaked in water for one full night can do wonders for the patients of constipations Dates are widely used to gain weight. Eating 4-5 pieces of dates every morning can help you gain [...]
Health Benefits of Cucumber
by on 23. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
When any vegetables are eaten fresh, one gain most of the in tacked nutrient potency of them. Cucumber is one of the vegetable which we generally eat fresh. Slice them and eat them or use them in salad. Thus, the best part of eating cucumber is the way we eat it. You may find other vegetables with more vitamins, fiber or protein but once you cook them and fry them then they are no more the same as they were before. At the same time cucumber has its own list of benefits which force you to eat them regularly. The cucumber is natural diuretic and helps producing more urine which [...]
Ten super foods for disease prevention
by on 11. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
If you are looking for a good health, then nothing beats foods, and here we are going to tell you the best ten super foods for disease prevention that you should include in your meal. Having rich food with lots of fat can make you a fatty and on the other hand, eating proper amount of food full of nutrients will make you a healthy person. The more important thing of proper food is it can fight against most of the common diseases. These foods are called super foods that help people to maintain a good health and here you will learn about the best ten super foods for disease prevention that you [...]
How to prepare a romantic meal : Tips and what to do
by on 11. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
Any girl would die excitingly when his guy ask her for a romantic dinner and believe me all you guys there, reading this article, this is your best chance to woo her or to rejuvenate your love life. So if you have already decided to pick this opportunity and now wondering how to prepare a romantic meal then simply go through this article. First of all you need to be sure with what purpose you have planned this romantic dinner. If you are still trying to know her and impress her then make sure you know her taste for food. Wrong food choice would make both of you in an [...]
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