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Moringa seeds are obtained from the pods of moringa olifera which is commonly known by the name of drumstick. The fresh seeds are quite tender, but when dried these bomes hard like small beans. These seeds are grayish white in color. They can be steamed, boiled, roasted, popped like popcorn, cooked like peas and also can be consumed with other food items. These seeds have been used to purify river or stream water from earlier times. A handful of these seeds provides enough nutrient supplement required to for a single day. The nutrients present in these seeds are Vitamins C, E, A, B complex, iron, essential amino-acids, oleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, linoleic acid, linolineic acid, pterygospermin, calcium and other essential macro and micro-nutrients. The phytochemicals present in these seeds are tannin, saponin, phenolic compounds, phylate, flavanoids, terpenoids, lectins, etc. This is regarded as the powerhouse of antioxidants as it contains 30 antioxidants which boosts the immunit...

Immune system of our body is like a wall which protects the fortress ( our body ) from the attacks of the enemies ( antibodies )! A strong immune system is needed for a person to lead a healthy life. Immune system fights against many harmful disease-causing microbes like bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.,.  But the level of  immunity varies with person. Lesser the immunity, more the person is prone to diseases.  To reduce this risk, one has to improve their immunity which can be done easily through their diet. The food we take in itself acts as a medicine to our body if taken in proper proportions. That's why, we should eat highly nutritious and immune enhancing foods.  During this period of pandemic, we should include to our diet, foodstuffs rich in vitamin C, D, B complex, E, protein and zinc. This will help to boost our immunity against the attack of bacteria and virus. In general, plant based foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are good for our immune s...

Mimusops elengi , commonly known as Magila maram (மகிழ மரம்) is an important medicinal herb belonging to Sapotaceae family. Its usage as traditional medicine traces back to the beginning of the history of medicine.  It is a medium sized evergreen, wide-spreading tree found in tropical forests of India, South Asia, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, China, N orthern Australia, etc.  This tree is very famous for its shade and fragrance. These trees are mainly grown in home gardens and botanical parks. Leaves are glossy and dark green in color, flowers are star-shaped, creamy white in color with pleasant fragrance. These flowers are used to make garlands. This is a sacred tree for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Raw fruits are green in color, when it ripens it turns into a yellow to orange color. These eatable fruits are oval shaped, having little flesh with sweetish taste like  Sapodilla.  Seeds are thick greyish black in color. All parts of this plant are used to cu...