The Healthy Spice Offered By Chili Peppers
If you think that the only purpose of chili peppers is to provide the ‘hotness’ factor to chili beans and other spicy dishes, think again.
In fact, it is this your-mouth-feels-on-fire factor which provides a host of health benefits to those who love chili peppers. The substance which makes chili peppers hot is called Capsaicin, a phytochemical.
Cinnamon, More Than A Simple Spice
If you think that a freshly-baked cinnamon roll tastes heavenly, your impression of this age-old spice will climb up one more notch once you learn about its health benefits. Cinnamon is one of the few sweet-smelling spices which actually helps lower your blood sugar. This is especially helpful for diabetic patients in maintaining their blood sugar level, which in turn lowers their bad cholesterol.
When Something Fishy Means Healthy
If there is one food item which needs to be included in your daily diet, it should be fish. This bounty from the sea is highly nutritious. Fish meat is an excellent protein source, which has fewer calories than beef, pork or chicken.
Dive Into The Sea Of Nutrients Of Shellfish
Don’t you just love going to a restaurant to dig into a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder for a sip of some pick-me-up food? Aside from the mood boosting effects of the dish, you can also take advantage of the sea of nutrients offered by the clams, oysters, mussels, shrimps, scallops, fish fillet and crabs.
Fruits Rich in Antioxidants: Fresh Figs
Last week we started a series about foods which help fight the fat in your diet. This week, we are featuring five fruits which are exceptionally rich in antioxidants that they are dubbed as the new ‘superfruits’.
Apple Cider Vinegar, More Than Just Your Average Health Food
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a daily dose of apple cider vinegar has even more benefits to your health – and your diet. This is the reason why apple cider vinegar diets are so popular. Apple cider vinegar is unfiltered, organic and is made from fermented apples. It contains pectin, beta carotene, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, calcium, iron, fluorine, chlorine and phosphorous.
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The A In Health Stands For Apricots
Apricots are a member of the plum family, which can be bought best and in-season during the month of June. If you are looking for a juicy fruit with a delectable peaches-and-plums-flavor, apricot is exactly what you are looking for.
Kelp As A Rich Source Of Iodine
The ocean does not just serve as habitat for the seafoods that we love to eat – it also provides us with one of nature’s richest source of iodine: kelp.
Kelp or seaweeds offer a lot of benefits to your health. For years now, kelp and other varieties of sea vegetables serve as a main ingredient in Japanese recipes. Aside from being an excellent source of iodine, kelp contains vitamin K, folate, magnesium, calcium, iron and trytophan.
Green Peas, A Wonderful Gift Of Nature
If you remember your mom or your grandmother insisting that you eat your peas when you were a kid – this is not for lack of good reason. Fresh, green peas are a wonderful gift of nature which provides a wide array of health benefits. If you dislike the taste of peas, you will surely be missing out on a lot of nutrients that the body needs.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Red Wine
In honor of Valentine’s Day which will be celebrated on the 14th of February, we will feature our Good-Food-for-the-Heart series for the next couple of weeks. These foods are not just delicious, rich, luscious and decadent – but more importantly, they contribute greatly in improving your heart’s health.