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Apricot, scientifically known as Prunus armeciaca, is a nutritious fruit belonging to the Rosacea family. Its scientific name is derived from Armenia, where it is believed to have originated. It has been cultivated in India for more than 3000 years. It is a small, orange colored fruit with a soft, tangy flesh and a thin skin. Apricots are typically yellow or orange in color with a slight red tinge on one side. Its taste lies somewhere between plums and peaches, fruits to which it is closely related. The seed is enclosed in the hard shell, often called a “stone”. Apricot is a versatile fruit and can be enjoyed in many ways. Read on further to know about the health, skin and hair benefits of this tangy fruit. Health Benefits of Apricot Fruit: The health benefits of apricots can be attributed to the high concentration of nutrients present in it. Some of the apricot benefits for health include: 1. Cancer: Apricot is an excellent source of antioxidants. Free radicals are usually caused due ...

Never mind you have stained your most adorable clothes with turmeric, but make sure that you include this herb in your food. Turmeric (haldi) is one of the most popular and oldest spices known for its medicinal properties. It is used widely in Asian cuisines, especially in India. In India, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicines due to its therapeutic properties. Turmeric is a bright yellow colored herbaceous rhizome (root) belonging to the ginger family native to the Himalayan mountains. Curcumin compound in turmeric imparts a bright yellow color to it and is the main reason for its medicinal properties. Turmeric has a long list of health benefits because of its medicinal properties and nutritional value. It has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and therefore can be used in many forms. Turmeric root is ground to prepare turmeric powder which is widely used as a spice. Turmeric milk and turmeric tea are equally beneficial. It can also be dir...

Never mind you have stained your most adorable clothes with turmeric, but make sure that you include this herb in your food. Turmeric (haldi) is one of the most popular and oldest spices known for its medicinal properties. It is used widely in Asian cuisines, especially in India. In India, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicines due to its therapeutic properties. Turmeric is a bright yellow colored herbaceous rhizome (root) belonging to the ginger family native to the Himalayan mountains. Curcumin compound in turmeric imparts a bright yellow color to it and is the main reason for its medicinal properties. Turmeric has a long list of health benefits because of its medicinal properties and nutritional value. It has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and therefore can be used in many forms. Turmeric root is ground to prepare turmeric powder which is widely used as a spice. Turmeric milk and turmeric tea are equally beneficial. It can also ...

Losing appetite decreases the body’s resistance power and could ingest the organisms in one’s body that leads to slowing down of the natural healing process of their body. Several reasons contribute to the loss of appetite, ranging from as small as cold or flu to bigger issues such as tuberculosis, low thyroid levels or even heart/ liver/ lung disorder. At the same time, it need not be due to some physical issues but could also be due to emotional or spiritual issues. Loss of appetite or Anorexia could have an impact on one’s overall health in an overdramatic and a dangerous manner. This anorexia occurs primarily due to bad eating practices and is especially developed or experienced by women who get tempted to cut down their weight in extreme ways. Women who try to become size zero (where being thin is not at all enough) often experience anorexia. They try to reduce weight extremely – feeling as if they could lose another inch even if they have lost considerable weight. It is essential...

Vitamins are an important part of our daily nutrition. But when it comes to vitamin K, most of us are rather unaware of its importance and the role played by it in our health. Before moving on to the foods that contain vitamin K, let us first analyze this vitamin and the health benefits offered by it. Importance of Vitamin K: Vitamin K is basically a fat soluble vitamin in which the “K” is taken from the German word “Koagulation” (Coagulation) which refers to the process of blood clotting. Thus, vitamin K is needed for protein modification and blood clotting. Vitamin K is available in two naturally occurring forms, vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone, is the predominant form of vitamin in the diet being synthesized by plants. Vitamin K2, also known as menaquinones, is formed with repeating 5 carbon units in the side chain of a molecule. It comes from plant sources and is formed by the synthesis of intestinal bacteria. We all are aware of the importance of...

Kiwi fruit is a favorite of salad lovers. This exotic fruit is known for its attractive bright green color and its wonderful and distinct flavor. However, much is not known about this fruit as it is produced in a very few countries and not available easily. Also known as Chinese gooseberry and Macaque fruit, kiwi fruit is an edible berry of a wooden vine which has its origin in China. It is the national fruit of China. It is basically an oval shaped fruit with a fibrous dull greenish brown skin and bright green or golden flesh containing several rows of tiny black edible seeds. It is approximately the size of a hen’s egg and weighs about 125 grams. Its flesh has a soft and fuzzy texture and a unique soft flavor which is a blend of strawberry, apple, pineapple and banana fruits. Here we are talking about the fuzzy kiwi fruit but there are several other varieties of kiwi fruit depending upon the type of cultivar. Some other varieties of this fruit are the following. Here we are talking a...

Healthy hair has a deep bearing on your overall beauty and since time immemorial long black hair considered to be the strongest aspect of an Indian woman. What really takes a toll on your hair’s health are pollution and unhealthy lifestyle. We are always oscillating between oiling, conditioning and spa but what really matters is that if your hair is getting the requisite nutrition. While vitamin deficiency in your body is a key reason of hairfall, boosting the health of your hair follicles by regular care is also necessary. So, if you are gearing up for a party which is just round the corner, here are some quick and simple Hair oil treatment that will completely wipe out your hairfall woes. Hair oil treatment –  1. Olive oil with honey and Cinnamon powder: Heat some olive oil, add honey and cinnamon powder to it and keep aside until cool. Apply this all over your scalp and let it sit for 50 minutes. Rinse off with a herbal shampoo, preferably. Repeat for next nine consecutive days....