Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is one of the most common leaf vegetables and a basic ingredient of many salads. There are basically 6 different types of lettuce, namely Butterhead (Boston or Bibb), Chinese lettuce, Crisphead (Iceberg), Looseleaf, Romaine and Summer Crisp (Batavia), each having many varieties that vary in nutritional content. Although all varieties of lettuce…
Grapeseed oil (also called Grape seed oil or grape oil) is pressed from the seeds of grapes, and is thus an abundant by-product of winemaking. There are two primary uses for grapeseed oil: cosmetics and culinary applications. It is claimed to have all sorts of health benefits, but others disagree. Wondering what are the true benefits…
Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world. Botanically, it belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family; and is known scientifically as Cucumis sativus. Cucumber has an impressive amount of water (about 96%) that is naturally distilled, which makes it superior to ordinary water. Its skin contains a high percentage of vitamin A, so should…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals, accounting for around 30% of the protein content of the human body, that is mostly found in the skin, and it is also abundantly found in bones, muscles, body tissues, tendons and cartilage. Collagen is vital for strengthening blood vessels and giving skin its…
Coconut water is the liquid inside an immature green coconut. It is the juice or endosperm of the young coconut. In general, young and slightly immature coconuts harvested when they are about 5-7 months of age for the drink. This water is rich in vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids and cytokine. It could potentially…