Squeezing Out The Health Benefits Of Lemons
Lemons are practical household items which are used not just for cooking but also for housekeeping. These citrus fruits are great not just for bringing out the flavor in most dishes, but they also work as a deodorizer, air freshener, as garnish – and even the zest of the lemon can be grated and used for baking.
Garbanzo Beans Fill You Up With Healthy Goodness
The thing that I like most about beans is that eating them gets my stomach really full, yet they do not add inches to my hips, legs and thighs. They are a healthy, alternative source of the protein and carbs that your body needs minus the fattening components.
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Health Benefits Of Chocolate
In historical Aztec times chocolate or ‘Cacao’ was sacred and was associated with love and fertility. It was considered a food for the gods and was used as currency.
Now, why do I call it Cacao and never Cocoa? Raw cacao is the unprocessed bean used to make cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is processed and some of the pure fats are removed.
Guava: Poor Man’s Fruit, Rich in Nutrition
Guava typically grows in tropical countries, where it is tagged as the ‘poor man’s apple’. When it comes to nutrition, however, the poor part is ill-deserved because guava is very rich in nutrition.
Salty, Buttery Miso
Miso is a staple food in Japanese cuisine, which is most commonly used as a condiment. This is made of fermented soybeans which are ground until they turn into a butter-like paste. In the United States, miso is also becoming popular as a condiment for different recipes.
Don’t Discount The Health Benefits Of Alfalfa Sprouts Just Yet
In 1999, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the safety of eating raw sprouts. There were some contamination issues which lead to a lot of people being skeptics when it comes to consuming alfalfa, radish and clover sprouts.
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Millet Is Not Just Bird Food
A lot of people have this misconception that millet is something which is only meant as bird food. Actually, the history of this grain can be traced back to the time of the Bible when it was mentioned as a ‘treasured crop’, and millet was used in ancient times as a main ingredient for bread and as cereal grain.
Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Dairy
We are onto our fourth day in the fat-fighting foods series wherein foods that help get rid of the excess fat in your diet are featured. Among the many food items that we have identified so far, this one is my favorite: dairy.
Soy Milk, A Healthy Alternative
When you go to the grocery store, you are faced with more than a few choices when it comes to the kinds of milk that you can buy. There’s fresh, whole, skimmed, non-fat, soy and flavored milk. If you haven’t tried it yet, soy milk is one healthy dairy alternative that you can try.
Fruits Rich in Antioxidants: Papaya
Papaya is the fourth entry in our ‘superfruits‘ series – which are rich in antioxidants. These luscious, exotic and delicious fruits are a great substitute for watermelon – I personally prefer the sweet taste of ripe papayas than the watery texture of watermelon.