Fennel Food Facts
Honestly, the only vegetables that I am familiar with are the ones which you can readily buy in the grocery store. Veggies like collard greens, arugula, fennel and kale are things that I have never even heard of – which is a bad thing because had I not learned about them, I would be missing out on a lot of nutrients and vitamins.
Fruits Rich in Antioxidants: Guava
We have come to the final entry in our ‘superfruits’ series. For the past week, we have been featuring foods which are superbly rich in antioxidants. They are a great substitute for the common fruits which are easily available in our food basket – including apples, grapes and oranges.
The Familiar Health Benefits Of The Unfamiliar Kale
It is always a delight to see the curly, green leaves, taste the earthiness of the flavor and indulge in the numerous health benefits of kale. Although this is not a vegetable that everybody is familiar with, kale is still one of the nutrient-packed members of the wild cabbage family.
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Orange Foods: Your Premier Source Of Beta Carotene
For this week in the ‘Health Foods’ section of this blog, we will talk about the different nutrients that the body needs, why we need them and which foods are considered to be the best sources of these essential nutrients.
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Quinoa’s World Of Nutrition
Quinoa is tagged to be the world’s most nutritious grain. Most of us are only familiar with potatoes, wheat and rice – and we unknowingly pass up on the opportunity to benefit from the health wonders of this not-so-familiar grain.
Cool Peppermint Leaves
If there is one plant which literally gives off a cooling effect to foods and drinks, that is none other than peppermint. The peppermint plant is a cross between a spearmint and a water mint. For the longest time, peppermint has been considered as the oldest medicine due to its many health benefits.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Oatmeal
This is the start of the second week in our Good-Food-for-the-Heart series. For the benefit of those who missed our first week’s posts, this is a two-week long feature on foods which are beneficial for your heart’s health.
Health Benefits Of Celery
I’m not much of a cook but I do know that celery is one of the staple foods that any kitchen should not do without. There is no part of celery which goes to waste – the leaves, stalks, the roots and the edible part of the stem can all be incorporated in your favorite salad, soup, stew and stir-fried vegetable recipes.
Even Coffee Has Health Benefits
I am an avid coffee drinker myself and I was not aware that when coffee is taken in moderation, it provides quite a few significant health benefits.
Let’s start off with the fact that coffee beans contain antioxidants. What antioxidants do is protect your body from harmful free radicals, which in turn boosts your immune system. Certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and stroke are just some of the health risks which can be prevented by drinking a cup of coffee a day.
Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Nuts and Seeds
We’re on to our third entry in the fat-fighting foods series and the next item on our list is nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are a great source of fat-fighting protein and dietary fibers. A two-ounce serving of peanuts, for example, contains 4.5 grams of dietary fiber.