Food & Drinks

Salba seeds – more popularly known as chia seeds – are the seeds of a flowering plant called Salvia hispanica. Salvia hispanica belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae and is native to Central and Southern Mexico. The plant has been cultivated since the pre-Columbian times as a food source. As such, the health and healing benefits of salba seeds are …

The Morning Banana Diet or the Bananas for Breakfast Diet was developed by Japanese pharmacist Sumiko Watanabe. The diet guarantees steady weight loss by eating just a banana for breakfast. You can eat as many bananas as you like together with room-temperature water. During lunch and dinner, you can eat whatever you like but no desserts. Also, you must stop …

Rhubarb is a herbaceous perennial plant with large leaves and fleshy stems called petioles. This plant is native to China. Prized for its medicinal and nutritional benefits, rhubarb has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. However, the leaves of rhubarb contain oxalates – extremely toxic compounds that can cause sickness. As such, the stems and roots …

Barley grass powder is made from dried and grounded leaves of the barley plant. This plant has been cultivated as food as early as 7,000 BC. Apart from its high levels of easy-to-digest vitamins and minerals, barley grass powder has curative effects too. In today’s post, we are listing down all the wonderful health and healing benefits of barley grass …

Prune juice is derived from the extracts of the European plum. Packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants, prune juice offers a long list of health and nutritional benefits! Think of prune juice as a nutritional powerhouse in a glass. In today’s post, we are listing the health benefits of prune juice: Regulates Digestion Suffering from digestive problems? Start drinking a …

It’s easy to understand our unhealthy fixation with tacos. This seemingly healthy snack is easy to prepare and is delicious. It satisfies our cravings for a salty crunchy snack. Loaded with cheese, ground beef, and shredded vegetables, tacos make for a fuss-free, filling snack – especially for busybodies. Unfortunately, there is a dark side to this scrumptious Mexican treat. And …

Think twice before you fall for drinks labeled as “fresh,” “healthy” or “100% preservatives-free” from the local grocer. Some of these drinks aren’t as healthy as advertised. And these drinks are the worst offenders of all: Specialty Coffee Can’t live without your morning frappe? You could be ingesting more chemicals or calories than you think from your morning joe. Some …

Touted as the newest superfood, aronia is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The shrub yields round, edible berries with dark violet rind and reddish flesh. Aronia berries are native to Eastern North America. The berries can be eaten raw or processed. They are renowned for their high levels of antioxidants. The berries are loaded with polyphenolic …

Kelp is a type of seaweed that belongs to the brown algae family. This alga grows in underwater forests aptly called kelp forests. Because kelp grows in a mineral-rich environment, it is one of the most nutrient-dense marine algae there are. Kelp is loaded with vitamins, minerals, trace amino acids and antioxidants too. If you’re wondering what the nutritional benefits …

Saying ‘no’ to soda can be a challenge, especially when it’s in a cold perspiring bottle, waiting to be opened. Every can is packed with sweet bubbling goodness which you can pair with burger, fries, pizza, or all of them at once! The following 10 diseases linked to soda should make you think twice about opening a can: 1. Obesity …