by Skye Anderson 08/31/2021 – You’ve heard it dozens of times: fatty or oily fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and trout are good for your health, despite their abundance of fat. In fact, it is the high fat content of their oils that makes them healthy. These blue fish are full of omega-3 …
by Tonie Benally 08/25/2021 – If you are having trouble getting enough sleep, then you might want to drink a glass of Montmorency tart cherry juice an hour before you go to bed. Also known as sour cherries, Montmorency tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants that are known to provide you with …
by Joanne Washburn 08/24/2021 – Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble nutrient, which means your body can neither make nor store it. It gets a lot of buzz for its ability to boost the immune system. But this only scratches the surface of its role in the body. For starters, vitamin C protects cells from damage. It also aids …
by Joanne Washburn Coconut once had a bad rap due to its high calories and saturated fat content. Dietitians used to caution against eating too much coconut and coconut-derived ingredients — such as coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut flour — because of the health risks associated with saturated fat. But over the past few …
by Tonie Benally 07/07/2021 / The humble banana is perhaps one of the least-heralded supermarket staples. This superfood is more associated with kids, monkeys and slapstick comedy than with good health. But the banana is actually a nutritional powerhouse. This fruit – actually a berry – is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, dietary …
By Brocky Wilson 06/26/2021 – Functional foods are known for boosting the health of your internal organs, but they actually keep you healthy both inside and out. Nutrients in everyday superfoods like avocado and spinach have a number of beauty benefits, like glowing skin, healthy hair, strong nails and whiter teeth. Here are 20 common beauty foods that …
by Evangelyn Rodríguez Aegle marmelos, commonly known as bael in Nepal and India, is a plant that belongs to the Rutaceae, or citrus, family. It is native to Northern India but can also be found in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. Also called shivaduma, or the tree of Shiva, bael is sacred to the Hindus and is commonly …
by Rose Lidell Superfoods are beloved by health enthusiasts because they’re tasty and good for you. If you want to incorporate more disease-fighting foods into your regular diet, check what’s in your kitchen. You may already have nutrient-rich herbs, veggies and spices like beans, cinnamon, or citrus fruits in your pantry, so cook with …
by Winnie Martin 5.8.21 – Asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) may be more familiar to you through unsavory names such as devil’s dung and stinking gum. It merited these names because of the fetid, pungent odor it emits. But despite this reputation, F. assa-foetida sees wide use in India for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Asafoetida is …
by Joanne Washburn Not a fan of garlic? You’re missing out. Sure, its strong, pungent scent and flavor can take some getting used to, but the sulfur compounds that give garlic its unpleasant characteristics are also responsible for its many health benefits. T h e a m a z i n g health benefits of …