Health Expert Clarifies Differences Between Ghee, Butter
Explaining differences between ghee and butter, Ayurvedic practitioner Dr Aiswarya Santhosh said that ghee is clarified butter made by separating milk solids, fat, water etc. She said while ghee improves memory, digestion, metabolism and immunity, butter improves complexion and strength besides helping in case of coughing and haemorrhoids. She also suggested that ghee can be consumed even by lactose intolerants. However, she advised to avoid… read-more
Tags: ghee, Butter, Dr Aiswarya Santhosh, Digestion, Metabolism, Immunity
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Expert Suggests Garlic, Ginger To Improve Gut Functioning
Nutritionists Dr Archana Batra suggests garlic and ginger to improve gut functioning, anticipating the high consumption of gujiyas and sweets during the festive season. Garlic protects from infections as it has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties while ginger increases the production of stomach acids, she added. Dr Batra also suggests apple cider vinegar, unripe banana and cruciferous vegetables in order to help the functioning… read-more
Tags: Lifestyle, Digestion, Gut Bacteria, Ginger
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Home Herbal Fixes Can Tackle Gastric Problems Instantly: Ayurvedic Expert
Herbal home remedies are capable to heal the gastric problems instantly, suggests ayurvedic practitioner Dr Dixa Bhavsar. She suggests to avoid usage of medicines to heal the gut as these problems are common regardless of one's eating patterns. She says simply seasoning dishes with asafoetida and chewing fennel seeds post meals will rear gut health and prevent indigestion. Besides, chewing a teaspoonful of carom seeds with warm black salt… read-more
Tags: Ayurvedic, herbs, gastric problems, gas, bloating, Digestion, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom
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High Potassium Level In Banana Helps In Controlling Diarrhea: Health Experts
According to health experts, intake of banana can reduce the severity of diarrhea as it holds high potassium level that smoothens the digestion process. They added bananas are also good source of energy, sugar, and sodium, which are helpful during loose motions. They suggested that the people concerned can take bananas with curd or salt. Moreover, depending on the frequency of loose motions, one can consume it twice or thrice.
Tags: Banana, health care, Digestion, Diarrhea
Courtesy: The Indian Express