Five Reasons Why You Should Eat Avocado Seed

Avocados are rich in nutrients. But many are not aware that the seed of the avocado also is integral part of this super food. Is it safe to eat avocado seed? Unlike other seeds of fruit, the seed of the avocado contains cyanide. Instead, the seed of the avocado contains tannins and natural polyphenols which…

Broccoli – A Powerful Medicine Against Cancer

Broccoli- the most useful vegetable. Who can avoid a vegetable that is aesthetically appealing, has a wonderful taste, can be used in countless culinary ways and is on the top with its nutritional value. It is a great protector against cancer, and its ideal for weight loss. Broccoli is from Brassica family, which includes cabbage,…

Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa

Prepare this easy and tasty breakfast ! Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw quinoa 1 cup + 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 cup water Dash of sea salt 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons honey 1 banana, 1/2 mashed, 1/2 cut into slices 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Fresh mint for garnish Preparation: Boil the 1/2 cup of…

Foods to Eat Before Bedtime Without Gaining Weight

Instead of filling yourself up with some unhealthy snacks, a sandwich or some chocolate, you should better follow some of these advices before you stress your stomach. Oatmeal with some milk is the best choice before going to bed. Yes, maybe it does not seem like the most delicious meal in the world, but it…

Trick With Numbers: Discover Which Food Is GMO, Which Is Not

There is a huge debate going on out there about GMO food products. There are some easy tricks that can help you find which foods are natural and which ones are not. Jason Calton is one of the leading voices that have raised concerns against genetically modified products. He is a dietician from Yale and…

Garlic Uses and Health Benefits

Garlic is considered to be helpful in preventing heart diseases (including: atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure) and cancer. Supplementation with garlic extract inhibited vascular calcification in human patients with high blood cholesterol. Aged garlic can have a powerful antioxidant effect. Antioxidants can help to protect the body against damaging free radicals. Because of…

Ginger Health Benefits & Uses

Ginger takes a special place in many kitchens because of its specific aroma and spicy hot taste that stands out from other spices, but also for its healing properties. Thousands of years ginger was used as a spice and medicine, and to this day people use the powerful effects of ginger. Ginger (botanical name: Zingiber…

Trying to Lose Weight ? –Drink More Water Before Meals !

Winter months have traditionally been the most critical part of the year, when most people gain some more weight, and that is the result of many holidays, celebrations, low physical activity … However, there are some small things that you can do for yourself to prevent gaining weight. One of those things is to drink…

GMO ‘Super Banana’ to be Tested on Americans

A ‘vitamin enhanced super-banana’ developed by scientists is to be tested on humans. The trials are to take place in the US over a six-week period. Researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020. The bananas are ‘super’ because they have been genetically engineered to have increased levels of vitamin A– a…

Cantaloupe – Freshness and Health Through Summer Days

Some people do not like the taste of melon, some simply adore it, however we have to agree on one, cantaloupe is a perfect food that provides freshness and health through the summer days. Cantaloupe contains a large amount of water and minerals, and it’s ideal for the hot summer days, when the body is…