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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 …

Colon cancer is a form of cancer that affects the colon, which is a part of the large intestines. This condition is caused by malignant cells growing out of control in the colon. The survival rate for colon cancer is high especially if it’s detected and treated early. And once the colon is cancer-free, the patient can go back to …

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 …

Grapefruit is a sub-tropical citrus tree cultivated for its sweet, tangy fruit. The fruit is characterized for its yellow-orange rind and deep pink flesh. As the quintessential diet food, grapefruit is packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C. Because it’s highly nutritious, it’s no surprise that grapefruit is used to prevent certain conditions. In today’s post, we are listing down …

Kumis is a type of fermented dairy product made from mare’s milk. This product originated in Russia and is similar to kefir. Kumis is produced from a liquid starter culture. Because horse milk contains more sugar than goat or cow’s milk, kumis has a higher alcohol content than kefir. During the 19th century, kumis was used to treat various diseases …

Hydrogen peroxide therapy – also known as H2O2 treatment – is an alternative medicine that treats various chronic diseases including AIDS and cancer. This alternative healing method uses food grade hydrogen peroxide to oxygenate the body. According to those who practice H2O2 therapy, chronic diseases are all caused by one thing: the lack of oxygen. The fundamental principle of H2O2 …

Vitamin C is important to all animals – including human beings. Unfortunately, the body cannot produce vitamin C on its own. The body harvests this nutrient from the food we eat. Without it, the body is unable to complete its many and often-complex processes. But why do we need natural vitamin C anyway? In today’s post, we are giving you …

Grape seed extract is harvested from the ground seeds of grapes. The extract is high in vitamin E, flavonoids, phenolic procyanidins, antioxidants and linoleic acid. Thanks to its medicinal and nutritional properties, grape seed extract has been used in home remedies for centuries. In today’s post, we are listing down the top 6 health benefits of grape seed extract: 1. …