The Tropical Goodness Of Pineapples
Pineapple is one of those tropical fruits which tastes great no matter which way you eat them: fresh, frozen, canned or juiced. Its semi-sweet, tart flavor is always a refreshing treat, especially during one of those scorching days in summer.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Tomatoes
Whether you like the juicy, small and green ones or the big, plump red ones, both variants of tomatoes will still give you a host of health benefits. This is our fourth installment in our Good-Food-for-the-Heart series where we are featuring foods which are good for the heart.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Brown Rice
This is the second day of our feature for the Good-Food-for-the-Heart series, and we will talk about the health benefits of brown rice.
There are a lot of countries, especially in Asia, where rice is considered as their staple food. There are several types and ‘colors’ of rice, but white is probably the most popular. As compared to white rice, however, brown rice is more nutritious because the milling process which converts the natural color of rice into white strips these grains of their health benefits.
Figs For Big Health Benefits
Brown turkey, Kadota, Calimyrna, Celeste, Magnolia, Mission and Adriatic may sound like unusual names but these are actually some of the more popular varieties of figs. There are probably hundreds of variants of this unusual fruit, whose appearance is similar to that of an inverted flower. Each fig variety has its own unique color and flavor, but they all have one thing in common. Figs are nutritious, deliciously sweet and they are a known cure for a number of illnesses.
Enjoy The Vitamin-Filled Goodness Of Oranges
No matter what time of the year it is, oranges seem to always be in season. These vitamin-C rich fruits are a great source of vitamins A and B, as well as folate, potassium and calcium.
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’.