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.
Delicious, Nutritious Artichokes
I’ve always thought that artichokes looked like an edible and larger version of those cones which are used to decorate Christmas trees. When I was a kid, my grandmother used to cook meals for us with artichokes. Being the vegetable hater that I am back then – I practically had to beg my mom to stop my grandma from forcing me to eat artichokes.
Goji Berries, Unusually Healthy
Goji berries are mainly grown in China, and this member of the wild berry family is also known as Chinese wolfberry, cambronera, Himalayan goji and Tibetan goji. Goji berries are about the size of a regular raisin with a rich, red color.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Walnuts
To be able to ‘crack open’ all the health benefits of walnuts, there would be quite a lengthy list so let’s start right off.
Walnuts can be eaten as a snack when roasted, or combined with your favorite breakfast cereal, dessert or salads. An excellent source of protein, walnuts contain dietary fibers, vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium.
Raspberries, Naturally Sweet Treats
I’ve always associated the freshness of berries and citrus fruits with summer. If you’ve never experienced the pleasure of picking fresh berries right from the vine, it is definitely something that you should try out.