Almonds Benefits - The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell surrounding the seed
Foods That Are So Much Better Fried - As a girl from South Georgia, I was raised to believe that fried foods constituted one of the main food groups. (And, we're talking bottom-row-of-the-food-pyramid status.) Deep frying became a cure-all to every cooking conundrum. The food item you've prepared tastes bad? Drop it in some oil for a spell and it'll be fiiiine
Figs Benefits - The common fig is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ficus, from the family Moraceae, known as the common fig , anjeer (Hindi), dumur (Bengali), (Hebrew) and (Arabic). It is the source of the fruit also called the fig, and as such is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially
Turmeric Benefits - Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to tropical Tamil Nadu, in southeast India, and needs temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C (68 °F and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive
Tamarind Benefits - Tamarind is a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus Tamarindus is a monotypic taxon, having only a single species. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish. The wood can be used in carpentry
Lemon Benefits - The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind (zest) are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste
Ginger Benefits - Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal
Garlic Benefits - Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive,and rakkyo. With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe
Curry Leaves Benefits - Curry leaves are perhaps one of the highly popular herbs used in India since times immemorial. As the name suggests curry leaves are herbs which are added to curries, stews, soups, legumes, and many such preparations
