Edited by Dr. Asha Jyoti Bharati What is GABA? GABA is a bioactive compound mainly produced by the Lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Full form of GABA is Gamma-aminobutyric acid. Wide range of fermented food is available in the market which is fortified with aminobutyric acid or GABA (1). Effect of [Read More]
Hibiscus tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa): A Herbal solution to Hypotension Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea obtained from Hibiscus sabdariffa belonging to the family Malvaceae. The common name is Roselle, Rozelle, Indian sorrel, Rose of Anthea, African mellow and Flore de Jamaica. The plant is an annual or perennial woody based [Read More]
Lemongrass is a perennial tropical plant with a characteristic aromatic oil. Scientifically lemongrass is known as Cymbopogon citratus other common names are citronella grass, barbed wire grass, fever grass and silky head grass. Lemongrass is known for its high citral content, a commercially valuable essential oil. Beside this lemongrass is [Read More]
Shiitake mushroom Shiitake mushrooms are a white-rot fungus (Lentinus edodes) grows on dead hardwood mainly Shii tree under moist condition. These are the third most producing mushrooms best known for its medicinal properties and rich nutrients constituents, therefore are also considered as superfoods. This mushroom is largely consumed in Japan, [Read More]
Jasmine tea originated in China and Jasmine green tea is a combination of green tea and jasmine. Along with all the components of green tea, it also contains essential oil with aromatic and terpenoids properties of jasmine. Major benefit of drinking jasmine tea is it helps in reducing weight. Dieticians [Read More]
Matcha green tea is a type of green tea made of powdered leaves traditionally used in Japan for ceremonial purpose. The main difference between green tea and matcha tea is that green tea is prepared by brewing the leaves in hot water but in matcha tea, the leaves are also [Read More]
What is Moringa Tea? Moringa tea is prepared from dry leaves either grounded or whole. Moringa leaves posses amazing nutritional and medicinal property which makes moringa tea one of the most healthy tea in the world. Health benefits of Moringa Tea 1.Anti-Diabetic Moringa tea helps in reducing blood sugar level [Read More]
White tea White tea originated from China is basically young leaves of Camellia sinensis. Processing of white tea includes picking of very young leaves followed by steaming and drying process in share in order to prevent it from oxidization which gives white tea a characteristic light and delicate taste. White [Read More]
Nowadays with the increasing concerns towards health, many health drinks and beverages come into existence. The market is full of such kind of health drinks and beverages. But before consuming any of such kind of drinks we should take consideration the possible side effects or health benefits of such kind [Read More]
Rooibos tea or Red tea is not actually tea. It is a beverage indigenous to South Africa. Rooibos tea is obtained from the leaves and stems of plant Aspalathus linearis. Rooibos tea is further categorized into three types Unfermented rooibos Semi-fermented rooibos Fermented rooibos. What makes Rooibos tea so special [Read More]
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