Health Benefits of Coriander


Coriander is a common herb that has become a part of our salads,used to add flavour while cooking food in south east Asia,Caribbean and Mediterranean countries.It is a known appetite stimulant and also aids digestion.

Health Benefits of Papaya


Medicinal Value: 

Vitamin A(beta carotene),Vitamin C,Dietary fibre,low calorie,papain (a protein digesting enzyme that aids digestion)

Excellent low calorie food for those who want to watch their diet.dietary fibre helps to relieve constipation. Ripe papaya pulp can be applied on face for 10-15 minutes and then wash off with water.It will leave your skin refreshed and smooth to touch.

Health Benefits of Apples



Medicinal Value:Dietary fibre,Vitamin C,Vitamin A,Iron

Apples contain a lot of dietary fibre that helps prevent fat absorption in intestine and helps to loose weight. Remember the common saying"an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Health Benefits of Carrots


medicinal value:rich source of Vitamin A known to be good for your skin,nails and hair.Vitamin A is known component of visual pigment carrot juice taken daily helps nourish your skin and maintain its elasticity. Two spoon Carrot juice mixed with few drops of almond oil and tablespoon of gram powder makes an excellent face pack.apply it for about 25 minutes and wash off.

Health Benefits of Tomatoes












TOMATO
Medicinal value:Vitamin C,Vitamin A,iron,calcium low calorie vegetable good for diabetic patients
Excellent face mask when prepared by adding few drops of lemon juice to tomato pulp. Spread over face and wash off after 15 minutes.It cleanses face and restores the moisture and softness of skin.










Acne Treatment


Acne is a common problem that can spoil the beauty of your skin.Acne can occur on face,shoulders,back and front of chest.One should always consult a dermatologist as it can be controlled.Here are some of the donts that one should follow when pimples occur on face:

  • Dont apply any oily make up on face.
  • Dont sqeeze the pimple as it can lead to acne scars and dark pigmentation.
  • Dont touch your pimple repeatedly .it will make it worse.
  • Dont try any medication without consultation.
  • Dont excessive wash your face when there are pimples on face.

Pamper your body with fresh fruits and veggies!

Skin needs proper nourishment to make it glow.make sure that some part of your daily diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables.Fresh foods contain vitamins in their natural form.Cooking them can destroy the vitamins.I have been a veggie since childhood and never had to take any extra efforts to prepare salads for myself.I like them naturally but i think it is only a matter of habit.Once salads become a part of your daily meals no extra efforts will be required.

How to get a natural glow on the skin?



We all want to look beautiful.We spend so much money on cosmetics and beauty care products.If we look around in our kitchen there are so many things that we can use on our skin to not only make it healthy but to get that glow we always want.

i feel that no cosmetics can give us the glow of a healthy skin.A healthy skin is a result of good nutrition.How can i forget to add that a happy soul reflects though a glowing skin.I have been using some simple ways to keep my skin healthy and thought that they could be helpful for others so i decided to share them here.photo courtesy picture-newsletter.com.