Tag: Edible Oils

Did you know that Ayurveda has skin care remedies to match any commercially available cosmetics from the 21st century? These natural treatments are gentle on the skin and nourish the body, helping skin heal and replenish itself, keeping it looking supple and youthful, and slowing aging. So why not rustle up a homemade exfoliating powder or a nourishing fruit cream or face pack instead of using something out of a jar?

With its special fats, coconut oil can keep a tab on your weight and cholesterol levels. It aids thyroid function and protects nerve cells. High in lauric acid, this antimicrobial, antioxidant oil hydrates and heals the skin. It also reverses hair damage. It helps premature babies absorb fat and minerals and menopausal women improve bone volume. Use it topically or in cooking and try oil pulling with it to reduce plaque, cavities, and gingivitis.

Since the eyes are a window to one’s soul, having lovely lashes to adorn that window works well to your advantage. Batting your eyelashes,...

At some point in your life, you must have woken up to a bad hair day—a day when your hair decides to act on its...

Piles is a painful condition almost every person can expect to face at least once in a lifetime. These hemorrhoids tend to take a lot of energy from the affected person. Follow these 7 simple natural treatments and diet suggestions to reduce the pain and help heal.

Fish oil's benefits are due to its omega-3 fats that lower triglycerides and the bad cholesterol, reduce anxiety and prevent Alzheimer's, and lower cancer risk of the breast, colon, and prostate. They can also replace the anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat arthritis. If you're diabetic or on blood-thinners, avoid fish oil. If you are not, take it with antioxidants in a dose not more than 3 g a day unless so advised by your doctor.

Sugar is the number one inflammatory food you need to be cautious of. Apart from the usual suspects like soda or sweetened beverages, be sure to cut back on its hidden sources too. Think pasta sauces, yogurt, bread, granola! Other worst offenders include corn, soy, canola or safflower cooking oils, fried foods, refined grains such as white rice, bread or pasta.

Not only is avocado oil loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, it helps your body absorb nutrients like carotenoids too. While its mild flavor lends it well to curries, grills, and bakes, its high smoking point of 255 °C makes it ideal for deep frying, not just for stir-frying or as salad dressing. Store it in a cool, dry, and dark place to prevent its monounsaturated and saturated fats from going bad because of oxidization.

The oleic acid in avocado oil moisturizes the dermal layer of the skin. Its PFA and antioxidant vits C and E reverse sun damage, reducing wrinkles and age spots; B3 and B5 reduce pigmentation; B9 firms the skin by boosting the collagen content; and K removes dark circles around the eye. Avocado oil prevents and cures acne, eczema, and psoriasis and heals skin wounds. It's also great for nail health and hair growth.

Avocado oil has nutrients that benefit your skin and your overall health. Rich in vitamins C and E, antioxidants, and healthy fats and with a high skin penetration, it moisturizes the skin, prevents sun damage, and even treats acne, inflammation, skin wounds, and psoriasis. As this mild oil with a smoking point of 255 ºC is rich in monounsaturated fats, it adds a dose of healthy to deep-fried food too.

Most natural food or ingredients usually have a short-shelf life. However, those yummy noodles you slurp, packet of chips you crave for and canned...

Here are 6 natural anti-aging oils to be included in your skin-care regimen; to get rid of age spots, wrinkles, fine lines, and other common signs of skin aging.

Yellow toenails, although usually benign, can be embarrassing in social gatherings and painful in some cases. These easy natural home remedies will help you get rid of any underlying infections/conditions causing the discoloration. Heal you toenails with these simple applications before the condition becomes severe and difficult to treat.

Garlic Syrup: 5 drops-1 tsp, 2-3 times a day. Ginger: Fresh ginger juice (1 tsp) mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste. Radish: Fresh radish juice+honey (1 tsp each) with a pinch of rock salt. Almond oil: 5 drops mixed with ginger+white onion juice (10 drops each), 3 times a day. Calamus: A pinch of the roasted calamus powder with a tsp of honey.

Fenugreek seeds contain lecithin, nicotinic acid, and amino acids that build hair follicles, strengthening your hair root to tip and imparting a natural shine. Antioxidant-rich olive oil conditions your hair and repairs chemical damage. Mix 2 tbsp of dried, finely ground fenugreek seeds and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Apply this on your hair and scalp. Rinse off with warm water after 10 min.