Have you decided to give up meat and are now worried as to from where to get protein from other sources? Do not worry; you can still consume enough protein! According to research, having a vegetarian diet can be very rewarding. However, people preferring such diet are found to fall short of protein. This is because...
As intelligent, aware people, we know that eating healthy is important, and yet, it often feels like that’s not the whole picture. Because the term is thrown around all the time, but does ‘eating healthy’ really mean anything? Well, to address that, first let’s have an understanding. There’s a lot you don’t know. There’s a lot...
Peanuts have a bad reputation, mostly because of their high fat and calorie content. However, over the years, scientists have proven that peanuts are actually good for the body, so long as they are consumed in the right amounts (just like any other food!). So don’t dismiss the humble peanut just yet. These legumes are chock-full...
The constant desire for sweets make problems for many people. There are different definition, such as addiction, eating disorder or bad habit, but the symptoms are same: loss of control (eating more than is planned), a crisis if the sweets are skipped, the symptoms of decreased blood sugar, which include anxiety, tremors, sweating. Brain and sugar...
In traditional medicine, the juice of potato has long been used against gastritis, ulcers, arthritis and other diseases. Now scientists are discovered that it was actually healing. Here’s why … Recent studies conducted at the University of Manchester found that potato juice (made from raw potatoes) contains some special molecules that act antibacterial, especially against helicobacter,...
Honey is a natural, unique and healthy resource of nutrients that are extremely important for the human body. Therefore, it is an excellent food, essential in the daily human diet. Crystallization is a natural characteristic of honey. The tendency towards crystallization depends on the ratio of grape and fruit sugars in honey, temperatures and humidity. The crystallized...
Vitamin K is one of the most essential nutrients for the body because it helps with blood clotting, builds strong bones and protects the heart. If you lack Vitamin K, there is a chance you could suffer excessive bleeding, hemorrhagic diseases or reduction in bone density that could lead to bone fractures. Vitamin K is fat...
Many non-Italians don’t know how to eat spaghetti. This is true even for the U.S. in spite of the large Italian community. I know many would think that they do know the right way to eat spaghetti, but I’ll tell you otherwise. In this article, you will learn how to munch on the pasta: Rule #...
