Corn more than just a monsoon snack

Think rain and one visualises bhuttas (corn on the cob) roasting on a bed of red coal. Sprinkle some red chilli powder and smear a few drops of lemon and rock salt, it's ready to dig into. But do you know apart from being a great monsoon snack corn is also good for your health?

Corn is a decent source of vitamin B1, B5, C, E, folic acid, magnesium and phosphorus. It is considered to be low in protein, due to the minimal content of the amino acids lysine and tryptophan. On the contrary, it is a good source of complex  carbohydrate, fiber, and healthful essential fatty acids. Health benefits of corn include controlling diabetes, heart ailments, hypertension and prevention of neural-tube defects at birth. It is not just a staple food but a healthy diet food to provide necessary calories for metabolism. The high fiber content makes it a medicine to cure stomach problems like constipation and colorectal cancer. The antioxidants in corn makes it an anti-cancer agent and it also prevents Alzheimer's. 

So enjoy the rainy weather with the health benefits of corn on your body and skin!!!

Don’t underestimate the value of herbs this monsoon...

First showers of monsoon are heartily welcomed by everyone after experiencing the scorching heat of summer isn’t it?  But monsoons bring with it a spectre of diseases. So you need to have some herbs that will boost your immune system…

Well, to get these herbs you need not wonder in the forests, hills or mountains, they are easily available in your kitchen J One such herb is the Indian Lilac (Neem). The tree itself is a big transformer of carbon dioxide to oxygen and decreases the presence of malaria and cholera infections in the immediate vicinity. Basil (Tulsi) is another magical herb; its leaves are like an antidote for many fevers which occur in the rainy season. Sore throat can be prevented by gargling with tulsi leaves water. Bitter Gourd (Karela) has excellent medicinal properties and is used as a medicine for diabetes (with good results).In the monsoons, karela juice is very good for preventing/treating boils, itching, ringworm, fungal diseases. It is beneficial for liver disorders (specially induced by alcohol). People with respiratory troubles can also benefit from this vegetable. Turmeric (Haldi) is a very good antiseptic as it can act both internally (used for worm infestations) and externally for skin infections. 

Precautions coupled with care really help you to enjoy monsoon. Have a healthy and safe monsoon!