Tag: phytonutrients

12 Most Effective Cholesterol Lowering Foods to Add To Your Diet

12 Most Effective Cholesterol Lowering Foods to Add To Your Diet

Probably you are familiar with a popular statement regarding the connection between cholesterol levels and heart health that says ‘in order to prevent heart disease you have to maintain high HDL (“good”) cholesterol and low LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.’ Studies… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
How to Make Your Own Cool, Crispy, Delicious, and Nutritious ‘Refrigerator Pickled Cucumbers’

How to Make Your Own Cool, Crispy, Delicious, and Nutritious ‘Refrigerator Pickled Cucumbers’

Refrigerator pickled cucumbers are delicious, fresh, and crispy. They’re an absolute refreshing delight.  And — you can make your own.  It’s easy! Cucumbers are one of the world’s best superfoods — they’re extremely beneficial to your health.  They’re bursting with… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Gardening, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Cauliflower can decrease low grade inflammation

Cauliflower can decrease low grade inflammation

Cauliflower is a beautiful, edible cabbage flower. I taste good when you stir fry it for not too long. It is ready after 5 minutes of boiling. It is not just a healthy vegetable. It has specific medicinal properties.  Cauliflower… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Shallots lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis

Shallots lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis

Shallots belong to the Allium family just as onions, garlic, leek, and ransom. A major difference is that these banana-shaped onions have a sweeter taste. It contains more of the strong antioxidant quercetin, and it keeps most of his nutritional… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutritional Medicine
Why Hemp Seeds Are a True Superfood

Why Hemp Seeds Are a True Superfood

People who take a holistic approach to their health and diet will find that there are a few certain foods that are truly deserving of the title “Superfood,” and Hemp Seeds are definitely one of them. In my opinion a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Cabbage: Natural Medicine for Diabetes , Cancer And More

Cabbage: Natural Medicine for Diabetes , Cancer And More

While this lowly member of the cruciferous family does not get the same attention as its cousins, broccoli and cauliflower, the health benefits of eating this leafy green vegetables abound and it was used for its medicinal properties by people… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Flax Seeds and Soybeans May Help Asthma and Allergy

Flax Seeds and Soybeans May Help Asthma and Allergy

If you suffer from asthma and allergies, then you know how difficult the symptoms can be to control. New research presented during a news conference at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2014 shows that natural relief may… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition
Colours speak louder than words: Identifying phytonutrients in your food

Colours speak louder than words: Identifying phytonutrients in your food

The colors on your plate mean something. The more varied your fruit and vege palette, the more likely you are receiving the necessary phytonutrients and enjoying their unique health benefits. One of the most efficient ways to know what you… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health