Nature & Home Remedies

What is Black Pepper? The most common and widely used spice for seasoning throughout the world is pepper. It is delicious and helps enhance the flavor of anything it is sprinkled on. The origins of this berry are as delicious and complex as its flavor. Although it is native to the Malabar region of India, yet the nostrils of Ramses the Great were found filled with it (1303-1213 BC).Proof that it was used in the mummification process. There is archeological proof that pepper has been in use since 2000 BC and also text has been found that show trade of pepper from India to the Greeks and the Romans. Romans soon started making it a part of almost 80% of its recipes, though Pliny the Elder was not necessarily a fan. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Arabs took over the spice trade. They wanted to maintain a monopoly in trading pepper and did so by making up fictional stories regarding the procurement of the spice. Benefits of black pepper 1. Help Fight Depression ...

Banana is one of the most commonly available fruit across the year. It can be used as fruit and vegetable in India. Coconut and banana is common fruit sold near temples across India. Aside from being very nutritious, they are also a highly convenient snack food. Nutritional Values Potassium: 9% of the RDI Vitamin B6: 33% of the RDI Vitamin C: 11% of the RDI Magnesium: 8% of the RDI Copper: 10% of the RDI Manganese: 14% of the RDI Net carbs: 24 grams Fiber: 3.1 grams Protein: 1.3 grams Fat: 0.4 grams Health benefits of banana 1. High Fibre Content Banana is loaded with fibre, both soluble and insoluble. The soluble fiber has the tendency to slow down digestion and keep you feeling full for a longer time. Which is why bananas are often included in a breakfast meal so that you can start about your day without having to worry about the next meal. 2. Heart Health High fibre foods are said to be good for the heart. According to a study...

Health benefits of holy basil Basil is one of the most commonly consumed herbs and one of the most well-loved herbs as well! Basil has the ability to add a nice Italian flare to just about any dish and tastes amazing chopped and added to a freshly made  vegan pizza . What most people don’t know is that as they are enjoying basil they are actually doing their body some good! Not only does it tastes amazing; there are also some amazing health benefits of basil that many do not know about. So, go ahead and continue to enjoy your basil it’s helping you in more ways than one. Here are some of the amazing health benefits of basil you never knew: Basil Contains Powerful Antioxidants This may be surprising considering many people associate antioxidants with things like berries, but guess what? One of the best health benefits of Basil is that it is another excellent source of antioxidants as well! Basil contains water soluble flavonoids called rientin and viceninare which can...

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Although its exact place of origin is uncertain because of long cultivation, it probably originated from the Fertile Crescent region straddling between Egypt and Mesopotamia. The species is widely cultivated across Northern Africa, the Middle East, The Horn of Africa and South Asia, and is naturalized in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.P. dactylifera is the type species of genus Phoenix, which contains 12–19 species of wild date palms, and is the major source of commercial production. Date trees typically reach about 21–23 metres (69–75 ft) in height,growing singly or forming a clump with several stems from a single root system. Date fruits (dates) are oval-cylindrical, 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in) long, and about an inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, ranging from bright red to bright yellow in color, depending on variety. They a...