Cabbage is an economical and versatile vegetable that is easy to find in any supermarket. This vegetable can be eaten cooked or raw, but it often added to soups or stews. Fresh, dark green-leafy cabbage is incredibly nutritious. Cabbage is rich in various phytonutrients and vitamins like vitamin A, C & K, it’s also a…
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum”, it’s one of the oldest known spices, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been used traditionally as medicine throughout the world. Take a look at the health…
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…
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…
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…
Colon cancer is a cancer from uncontrolled cell growth in the colon. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the US and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Anyone can get colon cancer but it is more common in people over 50 years. This is why regular screening beginning…
Celery is from the same family with parsley and fennel, the Umbelliferae family. It is a popular vegetable found in a variety of cuisines from around the world. For culinary use, it is most commonly found in soups and salads, or as a garnish to certain dishes. Also, it is commonly eaten as a snack,…
The health effects of tea have been examined ever since the first infusions of Camellia sinensis about 4700 years ago in China. Real tea is derived from a particular plant (Camellia sinensis) and includes only four varieties: green, black, white, and oolong. They are all contain catechins, a type of antioxidant, also have caffeine and…
Raisins are obtained by drying grapes, either in the sun or in driers, which turns the grapes into golden, green or purple black. Raisins are irreplaceable as a healthy member of the dry fruits category, contain more fiber, vitamins, minerals and poly-phenol antioxidants than the fresh grapes. Take a look at the health benefits of raisins, you…
Children and adults alike love sweet, nutritious bananas. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. Know more health benefits of banana here… 1. Bananas reduce the risk of heart diseases and blood pressure Banana is the best sources of potassium, which helps to…