Category: Food Blogs
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Black Cumin Seeds: Why We Love Them And Their Oil
Black cumin seeds come from the Nigella sativa plant that is native to Asia. Historical accounts of black seed use date back as far as the times of the Egyptian Pharaoh King Tutankhamen (King Tut) as black cumin seeds were found in his tomb. The seeds contain three active compounds that have been attributed to…
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Why Eating Meat Injected With Antibiotics Is A Growing Health Risk
Antibiotics that are designed for human use have been used in farming over the years to help animal lots grow faster and larger thereby increasing the yield for farmers. This boosts farm to plate efficiency and profitability. It has been estimated that animals who are injected with or fed antibiotics grow about twice as fast…
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Protein Powders: Your Complete Guide
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Pecan Nuts: The Best Antioxidant Snacks Around
Pecan pies are an extremely popular dessert meal, and this can largely be attributed to their nutty ingredient. Native to North America, these nuts grow inside a brown shell and contain more antioxidants than any other tree nut. They contain anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to their rich magnesium content, which can reduce the risk of inflammatory ailments such as…
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Alcohol Intake (In Moderation) Is Actually Good For You
While binge-drinking is never okay, you may be surprised to know that (moderate) alcohol intake can be beneficial to your health. This is why we say this: Moderate drinking can help to reduce your risk of Type-2 diabetes. A 2005 Dutch study that looked at 369 862 people over 12 years found that moderate drinkers are…
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Oat Milk: Your New Eco-Friendly Dairy Alternative
A rising intolerance to dairy, along with more people looking to the principles of the vegan and paleo diets, has given way to a number of different plant-based milks. This is also a fast-growing industry, with Innova Market Insights predicting it to reach over $16 billion in 2018. The best known among them include almond…
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Thinking Of Going Gluten-Free? Educate Yourself First
Going gluten-free is often dismissed by many as just another fad, because it has become such a large diet trend. However, the science behind it cannot be ignored. For a lot of people it started off as a trend because countless celebrities were advocating it. The one thing the majority of diets have in common…
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Which Foods Work Best To Prevent Brain Shrinkage?
Our brains tend to naturally shrink in volume as we age. The more they shrink, the higher the risk of our cognitive abilities being affected. However, a recent study has revealed that we can maintain a healthy brain volume by paying attention to our diet. This gives a new meaning to the phrase “you are…
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Jicama: How Well Do You Know The Mexican Potato?
A native to Mexico and several other countries across South and Central America, the jicama vegetable has become one of their healthiest exports. Known as the Mexican potato or yam bean, the roots of this versatile vegetable can grow about 2 meters in length and weigh about 20 kilograms. They can only be grown in…
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Could Yogurt Help Reduce Chronic Inflammation?
Inflammation is important as it’s the body’s first line of defense against illness and injury. However, if it lasts too long, it can lead to chronic inflammation. With chronic inflammation, the body begins to attack itself, increasing the risk for health problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, asthma, obesity as well as chronic diseases…