| February 14, 2020 July 6, 2020
Figs are considered a healthy fruit that has been both consumed and used in the treatment of wounds since biblical times. It was in the year 1759 figs were brought to the United States. Figs are delightfully sweet when they are fully ripe. These plump little juicy balls of flavor taste great fresh, but they …
| February 14, 2020 July 6, 2020
What is prebiotic nutrition? What is a probiotic yogurt (or “probiotic yoghurt”, for those who use the longer spelling)? Does “post-biotic” mean anything? Do any of them really improve health? What is Probiotic Nutrition? Probiotics are living bacteria found in some foods. They survive the digestive process and then live in the human intestine, providing …
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| February 14, 2020 July 6, 2020
Flour is such a common ingredient in the kitchen that we forget that there are different kinds of flours, with different health benefits. Flour is obtained by grinding cereals like wheat and maize. Every flour has its own characteristics, uses, and benefits. Contents of Different Flours Plain or refined flour undergoes a commercial process, utilizing …
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| February 14, 2020 July 6, 2020
Caffeine is a strong anti-oxidant, but it also raises your blood pressure and adrenaline levels. Coffee contains many other substances, including magnesium, quinides, trigonelline, and polyphenols, which can counterbalance some of caffeine’s harmful effects. The preparation method is very important. Coffee contains cafestol and kahweol, both of which raise blood LDL (= bad cholesterol) levels. As they …
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| February 14, 2020 July 6, 2020
The kiwi fruit is a native of China and became known to the western world only in the twentieth century. Its popularity has grown because of the many health benefits arising from its contents. Contents of the Kiwi Fruit The composition of kiwi fruit includes essential nutrients. Kiwi fruit contains many Vitamins like E and …
