by Joanne Washburn 12/10/2020 – Garlic’s pungent nature elevates it as an aromatic staple in the kitchen. Its strong flavor mellows down once it hits the pan or pot, infusing foods with a mild sweetness like no other. Considered a superfood, the powerful compounds behind garlic’s assertive flavor profile can also confer some impressive …
by Joanne Washburn Artichokes are regal-looking veggies that pop up often in salads and dips. Rich in calcium, iron and vitamins C and A, among other nutrients, artichokes are incredibly healthy superfoods that boast a wide range of benefits for your health, from better digestion to a lower risk of cancer. While most experts …
by Virgilio Marin October 21, 2020 -Eucalyptus is a fast-growing tree that’s native to Australia. It has a distinct chemical makeup that lends itself to several medicinal and household uses. Its antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects stem mostly from the compound eucalyptol, a common ingredient in mouthwash and cough suppressant. There are more than 400 hundred …
by Joanne Washburn Oats are a great breakfast option. Prepared as oatmeal, these filling and nutritious grains offer some major health benefits thanks to their fiber, protein, calcium, thiamine, iron and other essential nutrients. This incredible nutritional profile shouldn’t come as a surprise since oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. Plus, these gluten-free grains …
by Skye Anderson The Mediterranean diet is an eating plan that gained popularity worldwide in the 1990s. Although the very first study mentioning its health benefits was published in 1978, the Mediterranean diet didn’t attract public attention until it began featuring in books and other mainstream media as a diet that promotes weight loss. …
Study explains what happens when you don’t watch what you eat by Skye Anderson Food.news Insulin is an important hormone produced by our pancreas that allows our body to use glucose for energy. After a meal, our bodies break down carbohydrates from food into glucose molecules, which end up in our bloodstream. Insulin …
by Leslie Locklear Big things come in small packages. Just take a look at cherries. Considered some of the world’s most popular fruits, cherries were once endemic to Western Asia, although they are now cultivated in other regions, mostly in Europe and Asia. As noted by experts, there are two main species of cherries, namely, sweet …
by Rose Lidell Celery isn’t as popular as other superfoods like kale, but this crunchy vegetable also offers many unique benefits. It’s also a great snack if you want to lose weight since celery is low-calorie but full of beneficial antioxidants! The amazing health benefits of celery Celery is the perfect weight-loss food because …
Law cracks down (again) on unhealthy snacks. New labeling rules follow ban on salt shakers, soft drink tax by Carlisle Johnson “Fat-shaming” is a 21st century generational word. In 2013, the United Nations, the world’s biggest NGO, crossed into the Health Maintenance Organization universe by fat-shaming the entire nation of Mexico. Naming it …
by Joanne Washburn Eggs are standard breakfast fare far healthier than other staples like pancakes and cereals. But despite being a nutritious and reputable superfood, eggs tend to garner conflicting opinions from health and fitness enthusiasts because of their high cholesterol content. Just one large egg contains an astounding 372 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol, …