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Lemon juice has more benefits that you’d ever imagine. Lemons have five per cent of citric acid, which gives it its unique taste. Rich in vitamin C, it also has vitamin B, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, proteins and carbohydrates. Here are some benefits. Suffer from indigestion? Mix a few drops of lemon juice with warm water and sip on it. This is useful for treating nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, bloating and burping.   Since lemon is a natural antiseptic, it is great to cure skin problems. It clears your skin and also acts as an anti-ageing agent by eliminating wrinkles and blackheads.   Have a toothache? Apply fresh lemon juice where it hurts. If you have bleeding gums, applying lemon juice can curb the bleeding and stop bad breath.   A sore throat can be cured by gargling with lemon juice and water regularly.   Nimbu paani is high in potassium, which controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea and reduces stress. It also cures respirato...

Experts lists some of the common foods that can keep you in pink of health We all want to be healthy, don’t we? But do we know what to eat in order to achieve this? Chennai Times comes up with ten everyday health foods which are guaranteed to get you fighting fit! TOMATO The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant. Research shows that tomatoes may cut the risk of bladder, stomach and colon cancers in half, if eaten daily. A tomato has 26 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fibre. Drizzle fresh slices with olive oil, because lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat. RAISINS The Power: These little gems are a great source of iron, which helps the blood transport oxygen and which many women are short on. Half a cup of raisins has 218 calories,0 fat and 3 grams of fibre. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal or bran cereal — women, consider this especially during your period. LEMONS/LIMES The Power: They contain limonene, furocoumarins...

Mustard seeds have been around for over 5,000 years. They’re known to have numerous benefits, as they’re low in calories, high in nutritional value, and have a lot of anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. They’re available in different varieties — black mustard, white mustard and brown Indian mustard, in whole as well as in powdered form.   Mustard oil is known to be great for the skin because it generates warmth.   Mustard seeds are rich in a nutrient called selenium, known for its high anti-inflammatory properties.   The high source of magnesium in mustard seeds helps reduce the severity of asthma attacks and certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as lowering blood pressure.   Suffer from migraines? Mustard seeds are known to help reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.  Mustard seeds are very rich in calcium, manganese, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, protein and dietary fibers.