Most of us know of turmeric (Curcuma longa) as a powdered spice that is an integral part of Indian cuisine and used in curries as well as in almost every Indian dish. It has been in use for thousands of years in Asia and according to Indian folk culture, the many health benefits of turmeric […]
Cinnamon is a reddish-brown spice that usually makes its debut around the latter holidays in the year. But, you don’t have to wait that long to gain the many health benefits of cinnamon each day. Some Facts about Cinnamon We usually get it from a small jar on the spice aisle, but cinnamon has traveled a […]
Buckwheat isn’t just the name of a character from the Little Rascals. It’s actually a food. A very good-for-you food, but also a very puzzling food as it’s neither a grain nor a wheat. It’s actually a seed, and it’s in the same family as rhubarb. The crops of buckwheat are quite sturdy crops which […]
Identification: A large succulent perennial plant with a strong fibrous root and a large stem supporting a rosette of fleshy, narrow, lanceolate leaves, green on both sides, bearing spiny teeth on the margins, and growing 1 to 2 feet long. The yellow to purplish drooping flowers grow in a long raceme at the top of […]
It leaves a pungent odor on your breath but smells great coming from your food. Of course, we are talking about garlic. Besides being a welcome addition to steaks and stews, it is also a fighter for health in your body. Here are some of the benefits of using garlic. Some Interesting Facts about Garlic […]
Since time immemorial, mankind has been looking in vain for a way, a product or an herb that would reverse the aging process. Age doesn’t bring with it only experience and wisdom but also brings with it high blood pressure, impotence and Alzheimer’s. And unless you take care of your circulatory system, there’s a chance […]
Ever wonder why medical doctors recommend eating oatmeal to prevent cardiovascular disease? It’s all about heart healthy soluble fiber. Found in barely, beans, fruits, lentils, oat bran, and peas soluble fiber slows digestion and has been clinically shown to lower cholesterol. And what’s the best source of heart healthy soluble fiber that you can get? […]
Are you eating pistachios on a regular basis? If not, then you might want to consider doing so. The health benefits and nutritional value of pistachios is astounding. So to live a healthier lifestyle, why not start with some tasty pistachios? Not convinced that just because we say they are healthy and full of nutritional […]
While required in very low quantities, selenium is critical for managing proper metabolic functions in the body. Naturally present in various foods, the quantity that you consume is governed by the soil and natural conditions in the area that you live in. Key Role of Selenium in Body Functions Since the level of selenium required […]
Originally from Canada, Essiac tea is an herbal remedy that was discovered for its many benefits when a nurse named Renee Caisse, started promoting it about 100 years ago. She claimed that the remedy had been given to her by an Ontario Ojibwa patient she treated. The name ‘Essiac’ is actually the nurse’s surname spelled […]
