Nutrition

Nature's Pharmacy: 12 Food-Based Remedies for Common Ailment

1.For Digestive Distress & Ginger: Ginger is a potent remedy for bloating, indigestion, and nausea. Gingerols, one of its active ingredients, aid in relaxing intestinal muscles and accelerating stomach emptying.
How to use: Sip on freshly made ginger tea by steeping grated ginger in hot water. Add it to your cooking or chew on a small piece.
How to Use: To increase absorption by 2000%, always mix turmeric with black pepper, which contains piperine. Use it in smoothies, golden milk ("haldi doodh"), and curries.
3.Honey and Sore Throat: Honey has calming and antimicrobial qualities. Particularly in children, it can coat the throat to lessen irritation and coughing frequency.

2.For Inflammation & Turmeric: Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has strong anti-inflammatory properties that are similar to those of some over-the-counter medications without the negative effects.

How to use: Take a spoonful of pure, premium honey and use it straight, or combine it with warm water and lemon. (Note: Infants younger than one year old should not be given honey.

4.For Constipation & Prunes (Dried Plums): Because of their high fiber, sorbitol, and phenolic compound content, prunes are well known for their laxative properties.

Use: Drink the soaking water or eat four to five soaked prunes first thing in the morning. Make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day.

5.or Muscle Cramps & Bananas: By preserving electrolyte balance, muscle cramps—which are frequently associated with potassium and magnesium deficiencies—can be avoided. One of the best sources of potassium is bananas.
Use: Consume a banana as a snack before or after working out. Add foods high in magnesium, such as almonds, spinach, and pumpkin seeds, if you have severe cramps.

6.For Low Energy & Oats: Low iron (anaemia) or unstable blood sugar can be the cause of persistent fatigue. Oats are a good source of iron and provide long-lasting energy from complex carbohydrates.

How to use: To improve iron absorption from the oats, start your day with a bowl of oatmeal topped with berries high in vitamin C, such as strawberries.