Blueberries are the fruits of a shrub that belong to the heath family, which includes the cranberry and bilberry as well as the azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and…
Cardio exercises is any exercise that raises your heart rate. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. A stronger cardio-vascular system means more capillaries delivering more oxygen to cells in your muscles. This enables your cells…
Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots. Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. They contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid and numerous other nutrients in small amounts. Onions are a true gift from…
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. We get some of it from food, but most comes from sunlight (hence its nickname, the “sunshine vitamin”). Vitamin D deficiency can result in weak, brittle bones. Children who don’t get enough may have rickets, and adults with vitamin D deficiency are at a greater risk for osteoporosis….
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms and high blood pressure often is labeled “the silent killer.” People who have high blood pressure typically don’t know it until their blood…
Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When cold and flu season hits, it’s nice to have an assortment of home remedies for coughs on hand to sooth sore throats. Moisture content differentiates coughs. Some are dry, accompanied by a ticklish or sore throat. Others are accompanied by a thick phlegm and are…
Popular during fall holidays, the pumpkin is one of the most nutritious fruits available. Pumpkin puree is low in calories and fat(100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol) and offers a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support a healthy diet. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin pie,…
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. The effect of coffee on human health has been a subject of many studies; however, if consumed in moderation, no more than four cups a day, coffee is actually a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. Here are some reasons drinking…
Digestion is one of the most complicated processes in the human system. All have the potential to wreak havoc on your digestive system, such as stress, poor dietary habits, environmental toxins, food allergies, and so on. The failure of the digestive system not only results in fatigue but also fermentation and production of toxins, which…
Yoghurt, better known as “yogurt,” is a dairy product made from the bacterial fermentation of milk. Aside from its popular taste, texture and characteristic tanginess, yogurt has been found to have numerous beauty and health benefits. Here are seven healthy reasons why people should add yogurt to their diet. Yogurt is loaded with vitamins Yogurt…