Food & Drinks

Bird’s nest soup is a popular and rather expensive soup that originated in China. This soup used to be served to the affluent. But thanks to China’s booming economy, nouveau riche is able to afford this specialty soup. For a soup that has a mild flavor and very little nutrients, it commands hundreds of dollars per bowl. What’s so special …

They don’t look much, but egg shells have proven curative and nutritional benefits. The shell of a bird egg is made entirely of calcium carbonate.  Calcium carbonate is the same nutrient that keep the human bones healthy. According to survivalists and commercial farmers, consuming grounded egg shells protects from bone disease. Because egg shells are widely available and typically discarded, …

Nuts and seeds are a part of a healthy diet. Clinical tests found that people who consume nuts and seeds are less vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases, obesity and type 2 diabetes. And if you love roasted sunflower seeds, we’re happy to report that they are packed with important nutrients and beneficial fats! In today’s post, we are giving you more …

Drug addiction ravages the body and brain. It’s not uncommon for meth addicts to stay awake for days at a time. During these periods, their bodies go through various changes. And most of these changes affect the health negatively. Recovering meth addicts are often dehydrated, their livers are damaged from drug abuse. They experience electrolyte imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition and …

There is more to jackfruit than its juicy fruit. Even the seeds are edible and nutritious too! The seeds are often boiled for several minutes and eaten like nuts. The seeds are no bigger than an average cherry. When cooked, the seeds have white, soft flesh, smooth texture, and a mild flavor. Regular consumption of jackfruit seeds will keep the …

Bitter gourd is a type of vegetable that belongs to the Momordica genus. It’s cultivated as a food source as well as for its curative properties. Although extremely bitter, bitter gourd is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables in the world. It can be prepared many ways to cut its extreme bitterness.  In today’s post, we are listing down reasons …

Astragalus refers to a whole genus of herbs and small shrubs that belong to the legume family Fabaceae. The genus, which is native to the Northern Hemisphere, is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Studies show that the herb may help alleviate a number of diseases. In TCM, Astragalus is also used as a pre-emptive measure to certain …

Soy is known as a healthy source of protein. Because it contains lower calories and saturated fats, soy is preferred by vegans and dieters alike. Although valued for its nutritional and healing benefits, there is a dark side to eating copious amounts of soy. And it’s important to know all about it before you increase your soy consumption. Benefits of …

Of all canned fish, sardines are the most nutritious (and delicious!) Packed with essential nutrients, the fish in sardines end up being more nutritious canned, instead of served fresh. How? Sardines contain fish with all the odd bits: bones, organs, skin, etc. Just like offal, some parts of the fish are more nutrient-dense than others. Eating all the odd bits …

Karela – also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon – is a type of tropical vine native to Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The plant belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. Karela is cultivated for its edible fruit. The bright green fruit has a waxy, wrinkly rind and white flesh. The texture of the flesh is very watery and crunchy …