Okra may be a new ingredient to you, but it's one you need to know about to improve your health. Okra - or ladyfingers, as it's also known as, is a flowering plant that is not as commonly used as other ingredients. It's still important to know of okra even if it's unfamiliar to you or you haven't seen it available. When it…
The idea of drinking pickle juice may sound unpleasant, but the health benefits may surprise you. People have tried a lot of interesting concoctions over the years in pursuit of better health. There have been the old-school bodybuilders - and Rocky - who would drink raw eggs, along with people eating insects as a good source of protein. Drinking pickle juice is one…
If you are not taking care of your gut health, then you are neglecting your overall health. When you have a healthy gut, it improves the overall function of your body. But what are the main benefits that come from fermented foods and which should you eat? They often say you are what you eat but the truth is you are what you…
Forget the potatoes, forget the corn, and instead, try some asparagus - these recipes will make you fall in love with this vegetable! I grew up on vegetables, as my father was an avid gardener. I ate my share of tomatoes, beans, and peppers, among other things. However, I wasn't familiar with some vegetables that he did not produce in our little garden.…
Brassica vegetables is the name given to the group of veggies that have very high amounts of vitamins and minerals. They are among the superfoods! Nowadays, not a lot of people know about brassica vegetables. Given the fact that there is such a high level of demand when it comes to food, it is very hard to know what is good and what…
Baby carrots are aesthetically appealing, they are cute, small, a good colour and the perfect size for a snack. They have become a regular in children’s lunchboxes and for adults for a great substitute to snacking on biscuits and chocolate. There are however some rumours surrounding these cute little snacks. One being that the carrots are soaked in chlorine and the white foam…
There are actually two types of Vitamin K, K1, which is found in vegetables and K2 is found in dairy products and produced by the bacteria in your gut. Let us take a look as to why it's important in our diet, how to identify if we are deficient and where the best sources of it are found. Why is Vitamin K so…
There is no doubt that Japanese women are eye candy. Slender, demure and attractive, the turn heads wherever they go. They are not only slim but also hold the secret keys to longevity. Moreover, women in Japan are some of the longest living on Earth. Just what are their secrets to having slender figures and living long lives? 10 Must-Share Secrets of Japanese…