Health Benefits of Foods

Rediscovering the treasured chia seeds

Rediscovering the treasured chia seeds

Chia seeds commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family and a native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. They were cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times and revered for their energy boosting properties. Chia seeds are being rediscovered and making a big […]

by August 8, 2018
Top healthy protein foods

Top healthy protein foods

Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. It is important to know the top protein foods to include in your diet and to reap the benefits. Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. They are always in the process of being broken down and […]

by July 31, 2018
Fight breast cancer with curcumin and omega-3s

Fight breast cancer with curcumin and omega-3s

Can curcumin help fight breast cancer? Curcumin is the trio of “curcuminoids” pigments in turmeric root and is responsible for its yellow color along with the rest of the curcuminoids. Curcumin has very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Preliminary studies and experiments on curcumin suggest that it strengthens the immune system and […]

by July 30, 2018
Pu-erh tea: The tonic for a healthy life

Pu-erh tea: The tonic for a healthy life

Pu-erh tea also spelled as Pu’er tea, is known as Yunnan Tuocha. It is a potent tea, is praised and revered in traditional Chinese Medicine. To understand its uniqueness, it is important to know how it is made. The leaves of this variety of old wild tea tree are taken and put through a […]

by July 29, 2018
5 foods to enhance your sex drive

5 foods to enhance your sex drive

Let’s discover the foods to enhance your sex drive :-). The key is to eat them on a regular basis and for them to be organic. Here are the top 5 foods to enhance your sex drive: Bananas: Bananas contain the bromelain enzyme which can increase libido in some people. The […]

by July 27, 2018
Top foods for lung health

Top foods for lung health

The top foods for lung health.  First of all, drink plenty of filtered water. Water is essential for healthy lungs to keep them hydrated and free from irritation. Drink six to eight glasses of water each day. Let’s take a look at the top foods for lung health: 1. Apples: Apples […]

by July 26, 2018
Top 10 reasons to eat red cabbage

Top 10 reasons to eat red cabbage

As a cruciferous vegetable, cabbage doesn’t get as much attention as spinach, kale, or broccoli. Cabbage is high on the list when it comes to health benefits. It is descended from the Mediterranean, and grows in variety of colors including red, blue green, white, pale green, and more. It is […]

by July 18, 2018
The medicinal properties of coconut oil

The medicinal properties of coconut oil

Most of us grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and contribute to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated fats, this kind fat can actually protect the heart. […]

by July 15, 2018