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Food 101: Chili – The Fiery Journey of A Culinary Delight

Chili Red Spices Food Indian Vegetables Cooking Health

Chili peppers (also spelled chili or chile) are the fiery, pungent fruits of plants in the genus *Capsicum*, belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Native to the Americas—likely first domesticated in Mexico—they were spread worldwide after Christopher Columbus brought them to Europe in the late 15th century, quickly becoming essential in cuisines across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Their signature heat comes from **capsaicin** and related compounds concentrated in the inner membranes, measured on the Scoville scale from mild bell peppers at 0 SHU to ultra-hot varieties like Pepper X exceeding 2.6 million SHU. Image source: Bharath N/Pexel

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Health 101: The Goodness of Pulses – Indian Lentils and Legumes

Pulses Legume Lentils Indian Food Spices Cooking

Pulses, in essence, are the dried, edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as lentils, beans, chickpeas, and peas. They are nutritional powerhouses, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a vital component of healthy and sustainable diets globally. Beyond their nutritional value, pulses play a crucial role in agriculture by fixing nitrogen in the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and contributing to soil health. They are also generally affordable and have a long shelf life, making them an accessible and sustainable food source, particularly in developing countries. Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna

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Health 101: The Health Benefits and History of Traditional Indian Spices

Indian Spices Health Food

Spices, the aromatic seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or other plant substances, have been integral to human civilization for millennia, prized for enhancing flavor, aroma, and color in culinary applications. Beyond their gastronomic contributions, many spices possess potent medicinal properties, traditionally used in various cultures for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive benefits. Image source: Wikimedia

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Health 101: Strategies for Boosting Weak Immune System Naturally

Immune System Health Virus

Lymphocytes are a vital component of the immune system, classified as a type of white blood cell. They are primarily responsible for the body’s immune response to foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria. There are three main types of lymphocytes: B cells, T cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, each with a unique role in detecting and responding to pathogens. B cells produce antibodies, T cells can directly kill infected cells or help other immune cells, and NK cells are involved in the destruction of cancer cells and virus-infected cells. Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Health 101: Hypertension – The Silent Killer & Time Bomb

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Monitoring Sphygmomanometer

A blood pressure machine, also known as a sphygmomanometer, is a device that measures the pressure of the blood in an artery and is a must-have device if you have hypertension. The cuff squeezes the artery and stops the blood flow. Then, the air is slowly released from the cuff by a valve until the blood starts flowing again. The pressure at this point is called the systolic pressure, which is the highest pressure in the artery. Image source: Mockup Graphic/Unsplash

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Health 101: Best Ways to Start the Day Based on Indian Ancient Rituals

Indian Good Morning Sunrise

On the last trip to the bookstore, I had to hold of several Indian-related historical books (one is a history of Ashoka the Great with more than 1,000 pages) for a steal. The other is a book on the Ayurveda diet & medicine which has a great deal of food diet for multiple shows. Image source: Pexel / Elias Tigiser

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Health 101: Understanding Ancient Ayurvedic’s 3 Main Doshas

Ayurvedic Health Dosha Hindu Balance

It is not limited to just the science of Ayurvedic, the key point of everything in this life is to have a good balance in everything we do, say and eat and we have seen this from our lifestyles, diet and even how we manage ourselves. This is not something new and in different aspect of health, balance Image source: Taste For Life.

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