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Vegan diet - good or bad for health

Vegan diet - good or bad for health

A vegan diet is one which does not include dairy and meat products. Many people around the world follow this diet for various reasons ranging from ethical, health and environmental concerns. But how healthy is it? What are its ill effects? Can one turn vegan from a meat eater? Two of our experts

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May 16 2013, 11:37 am

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10 health benefits of ginger

10 health benefits of ginger

Ginger, with its strong and spicy aroma, has its own place in Indian cuisine. It may be used fresh or dried, powdered or pickled or in the form of juice or oil.  Ginger tea, the classic Indian household favourite, is the most commonly used form, not to mention the ginger concoction given every

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May 2 2013, 8:22 am

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Health benefits of hing

Health benefits of hing

Asafoetida, popularly known as hing, has its unique place in Indian cuisine. When cooked with other spices, the strong pungent smell of hing adds a mysterious flavour to dishes. It is used most commonly in dals (lentils), sambars and various other spicy vegetarian dishes. It is also a common

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April 30 2013, 4:20 pm

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15 health benefits of garlic

15 health benefits of garlic

Indian curries are incomplete without garlic – a simple ingredient with packed health benefits. It is very strong and bitter but adds an unbelievable flavour to the cuisine. Any description of garlic is incomplete without mentioning its medicinal values. This miracle herb Garlic has been used

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April 30 2013, 4:46 pm

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