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When it comes to food, we all naturally gravitate towards sweet or salty tastes. Because, of all the tastes the human body can process, the most difficult to appreciate are bitter-tasting foods. However, below are several very good reasons to ensure that your diet includes foods of this nature. - Thanks to certain compounds, all bitter foods have a natural ability to cleanse and detoxify the liver, restoring this vital organ’s acid-alkali balance. - Bitter foods also help clean out elements causing digestive     inflammation. - They have natural antibacterial properties. - They can be used to balance various pitta aggravations, such as acne. - They can also be used in high kappa conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Bitter foods for your diet: - Green leaves like spinach, arugula, methi leaves (fenugreek leaves), Kashmiri saag, dandelion greens, kale etc. - Seeds such as methi and jamun - Karela (bitter gourd) - Raw turmeric - Green tea How it ...

If you have severe abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, then you might be suffering from an infection known as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a bacterial or parasitic infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. It is caused by eating contaminated food. Though there are medicines easily available in the market to treat gastroenteritis, but one can also opt for simple natural remedies to get relief from the pain. Here are some home remedies to treat gastroenteritis: Honey: One should drink a cup of warm water mixed with a teaspoon of honey early in the morning to deal with diarrhoea and vomiting. Honey has antibacterial properties that not only blocks the attachment of the bacteria to the intestine but also improves the potassium absorption and keeps you hydrated. Rice water: Rice water is the most effective and simple remedy for mild gastroenteritis in infants and children. Intake of rice water helps to decrease the number of stool...

Losing weight is never a cake walk, especially when it comes to belly fat. There are times when despite taking extra efforts, we often feel that our body is resisting to lose weight. Whether we keep a tab on our calorie intake, pound the pavements or rely on high protein breakfast, nothing seems to work on this adamant area. The reasons may vary but the result is an unwanted paunch. However, not many of us know that there are certain types of belly that are not the result of excess weight. Let's discover if you have one of these: Fat on the sides: Also referred to as love handles, this type of belly is mainly the result of sedentary lifestyle, sweet tooth, alcohol consumption and excess intake of processed sugary and starchy items. In this type of belly fat, you will feel cushions on the sides of your belly. If you want to get rid of these love handles, then follow these tips: Limit alcohol consumption: Consuming alcohol in excess can lead to pot belly and side fa...

Green chilly does more than adds hot and spicy taste to food. It is good for health. There’s no doubt that a perfect balance of spice and taste is essential in achieving ultimate deliciousness in food. The balance of flavour is an art of seasoning. And, green chilly does more than adds hot and spicy taste to food. It has many health benefits as well. Green chillies come in varieties - short and long, mild to intensely hot. They are zero in calories and cholesterol. They are loaded with many vitamins and minerals. Containing an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties, green chillies should be added to your daily food. Know all about the health benefits that green chillies provide besides enhancing taste and flavour of food. Improves immunity: Green chillies are rich in vitamin C. Regular consumption of vitamin C helps develop resistance against infections, pro-inflammatory free radica...