• Hindi: Badam, Badam • Sanskrit / Ayurveda: Badama • Tamil / Siddha:Vaadumai. • Unani:Baadaam Shireen, Loz. • Family: Rosaceae • Subfamily: Prunoideae • Genus: Prunus • Subgenus: avium (Himachal Pradesh and UP) • Subgenus: Amygdalus • Species: Amygdalus dulcisAmygdalus sativa (sweet), Amygdalus amara (bitter) Overview Historically almonds dates back to 3 – 8 century ...
Pick a Pasta for a Healthy Meal. Pasta takes a bad rap from many nutritionists. Plain pastas are usually made from processed and refined white flours, which add very little nutrition or fiber to the human diet, while potentially adversely affecting blood sugars. However, pasta can be a nutritious source of complex carbohydrates, but the ...
Originating in the Fertile Crescent, spelt is now enjoyed by consumers everywhere. One of the original seven grains appearing in the Bible, spelt has literally been harvested for thousands of years. Spelten cakes on the journey out of Egypt sustained Moses and the Children of Israel; Roman soldiers carried it with them as a integral ...
Among the realm of common food allergies, shellfish reigns as one of the more common. There are cases where people react to a certain shellfish, or all of them, and some who think they have an allergy when really they have a sensitivity. We will cover here the causes, symptoms, and what you can do ...
Heirloom grains are gaining in popularity all over the country. Are you familiar with the advantages of these ancient foods? Millet is probably the heirloom grain you are most acquainted with. It’s an ancient grain: it’s been around at least since the Stone Age, and some scientists believe that the dinosaurs may have eaten it. ...
In my family, along with many other American families, heart disease is prevalent. My father has a pacemaker and has recently undergone a triple bypass. Witnessing his health problems and knowing our family medical history, I decided to change to a lifestyle full of exercise and healthy food. I won’t lie! Switching to a vegetarian ...