One of the most insufferable words in existence is the term, “foodie”. It originated in the 1980s during New York’s restaurant boom. A book, The Official Foodie Handbook, hit the scene and described a foodie as “a person who is very, very, very interested in food.” What does that even mean? Well, whatever the author meant for it to mean,…
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Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It is the spice of kings, that once changed the world. It comes from the crocus flower and is used as a coloring and seasoning agent in food. Saffron most likely originated in Ancient Persia where it spread to Europe and Asia. The largest saffron producer in the world today is…
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Ghee is one of the main staples of all Indian kitchens. You really can’t cook Indian cuisine without using ghee at some point. In the West, it is more commonly known as clarified butter or desi ghee. It isn’t just eaten for its ability to make Indian food taste great. Since ancient times, it has provided a wide range of…
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Jamun is a lesser known tropical fruit that has a high nutrition content complete with unique health benefits. It is also very tasty and satisfying to eat. Jamun comes from an evergreen tree known as Syzgium cumini. It is more commonly known as the java plum, jambul, or black plumb. But it is similar in size to a large grape.…
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Hair loss is a natural part of life. Everybody will eventually face the mirror one day and realize that their hair has started to thin. But just because it is bound to happen, doesn’t mean that you have to sit back and let it happen now. Not to mention there is a major difference between thinning hair and full on…
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A woman’s menstrual cycle can be the source of endless frustration and pain, especially when it comes to dealing with menstrual cramps. It can literally affect her ability to handle her affairs. And sometimes Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, whatever your favorite pain killer is at the moment, isn’t enough to make her feel well enough to carry on. The reason that…
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating and dreaded diseases around the world. TB is a highly infectious disease. A person contracts TB when they come into contact with the bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. People typically come into contact with TB the same way that they contract any other cold or infection; people spread germs via sneezing, coughing,…
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