Health benefits of almond milk include healthy heart, make your bones strong, weight loss, skin care, and so on. Dairy milk is known for its content of various vitamins and minerals but almond has been proven to contain extra nutrients. The nutritional content of almonds can be extracted through either grinding or juicing process. Almond…
The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or “bean” family (Fabaceae). Contrary to popular opinion, peanuts are not nuts; they’re legumes. Peanuts can be found in peanut brittle, peanut butter and candy bars and is often a major ingredient in mixed nuts. At one time, the health benefits of peanuts…
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” was the first nutritional advice myself and many children heard from their moms. Many of us forget that sometimes, the simplest answers are the best. Apples are packed with disease-fighting vitamins, antioxidants and more, easily making them one of the top-ranked fruits for your health. Read on…
Avocado, or also called alligator pear, it has a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. Avocado is considered as one of the healthiest foods in the planet because it is rich in folic acid and vitamin K, and are good dietary sources of vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and pantothenic…
Black pepper, or Piper nigrum, is widely believed to be the most common culinary spice in the world. We use it to spice up our omelette, or add that extra zing to Indian dishes, but did you know that humble black pepper can add a lot more to your food than just flavour. It is…
Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The leaves of the plant are where you will find the gel, that is rich in a wide variety…
Pears belong to the rose family and are closely related to apples. Them are packed with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, making them a delicious and healthful snacking choice. Since they are hypo-allergenic, pears are often recommended as a safe fruit to introduce to infants, even individuals with food intolerances can eat pears without any risk…
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…
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…