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01/24/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Survival food staple: 12 household and medicinal uses for the onion

Onions are naturally tasty — add them to any dish, and they would surely make an already scrumptious meal even more flavorful. What’s better is, not only are items of joy to the palate, onions are also blessings to the body due to their many nutritional and medicinal benefits. What are those? Read this article and […]

01/10/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

The world’s insatiable demand for chocolate has Colombia gearing up production – but heavy metals remain a huge concern for importers

The accumulation of heavy metals such as cadmium in food is a major issue in scientific communities and international food organizations, due to the high toxicological risks to consumers, and because there is no detailed record of such contaminants’ actual content. This is why researchers at Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia felt the need […]

12/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

When you trim your chia pet, put the clippings in your smoothie: Chia is a superfood

Chia seeds, which come from the plant Salvia hispanica, can be eaten as they are, or baked, or cooked, or mixed into other meals to add texture and make them more sumptuous. Endemic to the regions of southern Mexico, chia seeds are a member of the mint family and are an essential part of the […]

10/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Cashing in on the growing dementia demographic: NY restaurant introduces “brain healthy” menu

Can one’s diet really prevent someone from suffering from dementia during the later years of their life? This is what a posh new restaurant seeks to answer. The menu at New York restaurant Honeybrains, allegedly contains meals that are good for brain health, enough so that they can lower the risk of you incurring dementia […]

10/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Dads’ diets before conception found to impact child health, study finds dads need to eat better before expecting too

A new study that was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has found that what a soon-to-be father eats is indicative of the health and well-being of his yet-to-be-born offspring. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio looked into the diet of male fruit files and noticed that it can have an impact […]

09/26/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Litchi — sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

It has the texture of a grape, its skin feels like the reptilian scales of a dinosaur, and it oozes of a mild, fruity flavor that’s hard to distinguish but difficult to forget. What is it? It is a close relative of the rambutan and the longan, and is dubbed as one of the best […]

09/07/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Beeswax found to reduce stress and improve sleep thanks to this remarkable molecule

Octacosanol – which can be found in beeswax, wheat germ oil, rice bran, sugar cane, and other varieties of plants – has been discovered to lessen the effects of stress and encourage a long and restful sleep, scientists said. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, which was conducted by a team from the International […]

08/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Dong Quai – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Donq quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. Its functions include strengthening the heart, kidneys, liver, lung, and spleen; it also serves as a blood tonic by promoting proper blood circulation. Literally meaning “proper order”, dong quai, most especially its dried roots, is said to contribute to the general well-being […]

08/24/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Horse Gram – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Horse gram, which has the scientific name Macrotyloma uniflorum and which belongs to the legume family, is rich in protein. Once considered as horse fodder, its benefits to humans as part of the human diet have yet to be fully explored. It is widely cultivated crop in Asia and is a staple in Indian cuisine. […]

08/24/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Tepary Beans – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Tepary beans, which have the scientific name Phaseolus acutifolius, are the most drought-resistant legume species in the world. They require only a minimum amount of water and can survive even in the most arid of places. Tepary beans’ taste is distinct from other bean types and it has a creamier consistency. Tepary beans are a […]

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