A diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables provides long term health benefits, but certain types pack an even more powerful nutritive punch. Blueberries, pomegranates, and bananas are well known for their health benefits, but did you know that grapes also possess some of their own unique qualities? The great thing about grapes is that they...
Most people are familiar with the ubiquitous and spicy jalapeno pepper. Renowned for their heat, they’re a popular adornment to things like nachos, tacos, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. However, jalapenos have more to offer than just their spice. They’re also a vast source of health benefits and can be used to remedy a number of common...
Jasmine is one of the most famous flowers of the world, found in warm regions of the world. The flower is especially known for its strong and pleasing fragrance, which makes a person full of delight. The flower blooms at night; hence it has the pleasant smell which is associated with other flowers that bloom at...
For the past month or so, we kept talking about health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Am sure you must have eaten some fresh green vegetables, or fresh juicy fruits? But still, eating and chewing might not appeal to many when they can actually drink the same. Yes, we are talking about Juicing, the easy...
Kale is good for you. In fact, it’s so good for you that many have started calling it a “superfood,” a highly coveted distinction among popular health cuisines. But just why is kale so great? What has it got that most other vegetables don’t? Here are eleven reasons you might want to put more kale on...
Kelp, or seaweed, as it is commonly known in the West, is a form of large algae that grows in ocean forests. Also known as sea vegetables, kelp has been part of the human diet for more than 10,000 years. It is consumed in China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Scotland, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, the Pacific...
Nori is the most commonly used edible seaweed. In fact, you may have had it more often than you realize since it goes by different names depending on what type of cuisine you’re dining on. While nori is what the Japanese call it, this versatile sea vegetable is also known as laver in the British Isles,...
In a world of pancakes, sausage, and sugary breakfast cereals, oatmeal is often maligned as the least exciting way to start the day. But oatmeal is actually the smart way to kick off any day, as it contains a number of essential nutrients and proteins which benefit the body. The health benefits of oatmeal are numerous,...
