Pramilla Ohlson

Pesticide usage on fruits and vegetables, how does it impact us?

Strawberries, spinach, potatoes, and many other fruits and veggies – we all relish them. However, unfortunately most of them are covered in pesticides and insecticides when they arrive at our doorsteps. Chemical-laced smoothies and salads aren’t my idea of an ideal meal for the family – I’m sure you’d agree. And it’s not just what’s …

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Read food labels without being tricked

Natural. Organic. Wholegrain. Added minerals. Fortified with vitamins. Gluten free. Sounds healthy, right? That’s what food companies would like you to think.  It’s shocking how many people are misled this way. Just because the pack says it’s healthy doesn’t make the product healthy! Dr. Temple Northup of Houston University found how companies use these terms …

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Iron deficiency in women and children : A reality

It’s never okay or acceptable to lack nutrition – in this case, iron. Iron is an essential nutrient that fuels many essential functions in our body. The issue is, most diets aren’t supplying enough iron to people, which can lead to multiple health consequences. Lack of Iron leads to abnormally low red blood cell counts, …

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Benefits of ancient wisdom plants for blood sugar control

Today we have a guest article, by Madhur Kotharay, put together on request, on three wonder plants for management of healthy blood sugar levels Indian traditional medicine, Ayurveda, uses many herbs for control of blood sugar levels and management of diabetes. This usage has thousands of years of safe and effective history. Some of these …

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