Is it only me or you all too love taking the saunf from the platter while leaving a restaurant. Some time back it was the taste only, that led me to the saunf platter. Only if I had known some saunf benefits I would have rushed to it before, during, and after my meal. Before getting into the saunf benefits let me make it clear to you, that here we are not talking about the colorful sugary beads sold in the name of saunf. Those are nothing but pure sugar, saunf is actually the little brown colored long grains encapsulated…
Author: Hiba Batool
Hiba Batool
She is a nutrition graduate from Kinnaird College, Lahore. She is a nutritionist by profession. Her interests lie in medical research and writing. She masters in all topics related to nutrition and health.
Sana Makki, one magical potion that can scare away even the angel of death. At least, that is what most Pakistanis think. But is there any truth to the claims made by uncles on WhatsApp regarding the miracles of Sana Makki? Are there any Sana Makki benefits at all, or is it all a fad? Sana Makki, known as Senna leaves, is a herb with innumerable benefits. There is no denying that the Sana Makki benefits are numerous but Pakistanis, like everything else, tend to exaggerate the Sana Makki benefits. Although the importance of Sana Makki in many people’s minds…
Elaichi must be on the top of your worst foods list, as it must have ruined your biryani at least once. But trust me this little culprit is not that bad after all. It may have been guilty of some crimes against the divine biryani experience but it has been the savior of your chai and kheer innumerable times. Not only this, the much despised bite of biryani with elaichi might have ruined the taste but it provided you several health benefits. Forgiving this little culprit for all the biryanis it has ruined, it’s time for you to learn the…
If you live in extremely cold areas, summers might be a blessing for you. It finally time for you to come out of hiding and enjoy the sun. But for those already living in warmer areas, I feel sorry for you. It’s time for you to say hello to all the skin problems in summer. Your skin will now have to face the scorching sun and fight with issues like acne, rash, and sunburn. Just because some skin problems are more prevalent in summer does not mean that you have to keep scratching your skin the whole summer. Knowing about…
Only if we could go back to the time when we used to sleep for hours, without a care in the world. There is nothing, I regret more than not sleeping when my mothers used to force me to do so. But no, stupid me had to stay awake so I wouldn’t miss a thing. Only if I knew that a few years later I will want to sleep but won’t be able to. Well, gone is that time. The only things we are now left with, are restless nights and a few lifestyle changes for better sleep. Sleep disorders…
The first image that pops up in your head upon hearing the word ultrasound, must be of a pregnant lady looking at its pea-sized baby on the screen, with teary eyes. Right? Well, that’s not the only purpose that ultrasound fulfills. There are several types of ultrasound that cater to different purposes and different parts of the body. If only you knew all the types of ultrasound, it would be a lot easier for you to make a choice in times of need. Ultrasound can be used for all sorts of diagnostic purposes and can also be used to aid…
Thanks to the recent public campaigns against iron deficiency that now we at least know that every fourth kid in Pakistan is deficient in iron. What’s mind-boggling and alarming is that many of us still don’t know what iron is let alone the importance of iron. For starters, let me tell you that iron is one of the most important nutrients you need throughout your life. It helps you perform the daily functions and even a slight deficiency can be noticed in one’s performance level. If you think that iron deficiency is an issue only in childhood then can not…
You must have read hundreds of remedies involving apple cider vinegar. With its claim to melt away your fat and give your insides a much-needed cleanse, apple cider vinegar is considered to be one of the healthiest potions. But is it really that good? To find an answer to that let’s learn about all the potential health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is basically apple juice with added yeast. The yeast turns the sugar in the juice into alcohol through the process of fermentation. Then the bacteria turn the alcohol into acetic acid, giving the vinegar its…
If you have been looking for one food or medicine to do it all for you, taking care of everything from your brain to your toes, look no more MORINGA (sohanjna) is here to end your search. There is no exaggeration in saying that the health benefits of the moringa plant can do miracles for you. The moringa plant has been named the world’s most useful tree by scientists. Not only it provides innumerable health benefits, but this generous plant also benefits everyone and everything, from the environment it grows in, the farmer that grows it, the consumer that consumes…
Milk; one food always associated with perfect bones and amazing overall health. Milk; a food often used as a symbol of a healthy diet. Milk; one thing that is considered to ensure strength and optimum growth. The question is, are all these claims even true? Is milk all good and doesn’t have any side effects? Well, to explore that let’s read more and learn about any possible side effects of milk. Milk is a complete meal. With enough amount of calories, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, it can provide you the best nutrition. Not only this, milk is rich in essential…