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Honey and Diabetes: Can You Eat Honey If You Have Diabetes?
It is common for diabetics to wonder if they can have honey? So, today we will try to delve into this dilemma – ‘Can you eat honey if you have diabetes?’ Honey has been used in folk medicine for many years. But its health benefits were studied and explained in the last decade when the scientists began to study and test its benefits. Let us put
READ MORECoconut Sugar is Better For Your Health Than Refined Sugar
We all consume sugar and some people are hooked on to it. But, have you heard of coconut sugar or coconut palm sugar? Some might not have heard or some might have heard about it but don’t know its benefits. While others are well aware of it, using it and felt its benefits. So, today we decided to speak about coconut sugar. It is a natural
READ MOREBenefits of Neem honey: An effective herbal remedy
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you have no honey in your pot, have some in your mouth.” Honey is a valuable sweetener and a metaphor used for sweetness. Apart from being a sweetener, it has many benefits. But imagine what would happen if properties of neem are combined with honey. As most of us are well aware that neem has miraculous medicinal properties. Let us understand the benefits
READ MOREBenefits of Jamun Honey and why beneficial for diabetes?
As children, we have all eaten Jamuns and we have relished its taste. But, did you know Jamun is extremely beneficial for diabetics? In 2011 a study conducted in Mangalore, Karnataka, revealed that consuming Jamun seed powder reduces fasting blood sugar levels. But how is Jamun beneficial for diabetics? Let’s find out. Jamun seeds contain jambosine and jamboline. These substances slow down the process
READ MOREBenefits of consuming bee pollen with honey
Bee pollen suddenly gained popularity in 2014 when Victoria Beckham tweeted its benefits and nutritional value. Now people swear by bee pollen and claim that it has a wide variety of health benefits. But, let us first understand what bee pollen is? What is bee pollen? Bee pollen is food that bees eat. Pollen is collected by bees from a variety of flowers, mixed with
READ MOREBenefits of cold pressed coconut oil
Coconut oil is primarily used while cooking food in Kerala, Southern India. Known for its anti-viral, antibacterial quality and anti-inflammatory benefits coconut oil can be in cold-pressed or refined form. Cold pressed coconut oil has flavor and retains anti-oxidants. Thus, should be preferred over refined coconut oil. Whenever you cook food its best to carefully choose the type of oil as it is the main ingredient. Lately,
READ MOREWhy prefer natural turmeric? And What is Nutritional Values?
Turmeric is the most important and crucial ingredients in our cooking. It doesn’t only give an attractive look to our food due to its color but, it has nutritional and medicinal value. In India, haldi is not only used for cooking it is also used to apply on wounds as it has a healing quality. But, turmeric that is natural and organic is preferred as compared to
READ MOREWhat are the benefits of bee pollen?
Bee pollen is a health food, which was used in Eastern cultures for centuries. But it has been popularized in recent times in Western health stores and online. People have started including bee pollen in their diet due to its health benefits. These tiny golden granules help from aiding in weight loss to helping in reducing bad cholesterol. Historically too bee pollen was used in cultures
READ MOREWhy Uses & Benefits of Natural (unprocessed) Jaggery?
Benefits of Natural Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made from cane or palm. It’s claimed to have health benefits, but is it any better than white sugar? This article explains Jaggery is often used while cooking to add a bit of sweet taste along with a bit of tamarind. The sweet and sour taste is used in sambar and some curries. This blending makes food
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