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Mangoes - Health Benefits

October 15th, 2007 by

Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body.  It is an affordable and seasonal fruit.  In India mangoes are  grown widely in the southern belt.  ‘Alphonso’ variety of mango which is exported world wide is cultivated in ‘Ratnagiri’ in the southern part of India.  Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe.  Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes

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Tomatoes - Redder the Better

October 10th, 2007 by

Tomatoes are an integral part of all kitchens.  It enhances the taste of the foods that it is added to.  While choosing tomatoes always remember ‘Redder the better’.  listed are some of the health benefits of tomatoes. Potent source of vitamin C.Rich in antioxidant Lycopene.Helps prevent prostrate cancers.Nourishes the skin.

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Heart Burn

October 3rd, 2007 by

Heartburn or ‘Pyrosis’ is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, caused by gastric acid.  There are many different circumstances that can promote acid reflux and heartburn.  The esophagus is a one-way system, it is a long tube in the chest connects the mouth to the stomach.  At the   end of esophagus is a ring-like muscle that blocks the contents of the stomach from moving back up the

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