Articles about healthy food and nutrition. Healthy eating habits, cooking methods and recipes. Various diets and everything you should know about them. Here you will also learn about superfoods and unexpected health benefits of different foods and spices.
If you haven’t already welcomed this cruciferous vegetable into your diet with open arms, now is the time to start. Don’t let residual childhood feelings of broccoli based fear and loathing keep you from giving this green a chance. If you need some motivation, check out these 5 reasons to eat more broccoli — your body will thank you! 1. Cancer Prevention Broccoli…
Confused by kale? Flustered by frisée? Use these leafy greens cheat sheet to differentiate your farmer's market finds and learn the nutritional benefits. ...And of course how to select, store and prepare all those lovely green vegetables. Kale: Lacinato and Curly Arugula Collards Belgian Endive Watercress Chard: Swiss and Rainbow Cabbage: Savoy, Rad, Napa, Bok Choy Frisée Spinach Radicchio Turnip Greens Dandelion Greens…
What is Zinc and where is it found? Zinc is really important to the human body because it is found in every tissue. It is used in cell division and is a really good antioxidant, which can help to prevent cancer. Zinc is also involved with our hormones and maintaining certain levels. A Zinc deficiency may offer an explanation as to why you may…
If spices were celebrities, then black pepper and turmeric would be Brangelina. These two spices are fantastic on their own for your body and general health, but they are also brilliant when you combine them. Black pepper comes from the pepper plant, which is found in hot and humid countries. The plants take three to four years to flower, berries then develop which…
The rich, succulent mangoes are rightly hailed as the King of the Fruits. The densely packed nutrients including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fibers do just good for your health, skin, and even hair. Along with being an innate anti-aging fruit, mango is also known to possess anti-cancerous properties. Let us take a look at some of the interesting properties of this fruit that…
Olive oil may be the answer to radiant heart health, and some European nations, including Greeks, know this very well. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death today. What causes it and how can it be prevented with the so-called “liquid gold”? According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, "Coronary heart disease is a disease in which a…
Many of us do know a good thing or two about Apple Cider Vinegar but many do actually tend to underestimate its capabilities. This solely the reason why it is probably necessary to unravel the true health magic behind Apple Cider Vinegar. We take a look at 10 diseases and conditions that can be controlled by the vinegar. 1. Asthma and Cold Allergies…
For years now we thought we understood coffee – when do drink it and how often to drink it. It's drug after all, and we should be fully aware of how and when to use it properly. If you are a late-riser or prefer to take your coffee when you get into work, rather than before, then you are a genius! If you drink…