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Studies show that about 40% of men ages 35 to 45 years old suffer from male pattern baldness. In the US alone, 35 million men and 21 million women suffer from hair loss. Apart from aging, one of the most common causes of hair loss is vitamin deficiency. To promote healthy, thick hair, make sure you boost your diet with …

Cellulite refers to a condition wherein the accumulated fat is herniated underneath the fibrous connective tissues of the skin. The condition causes unsightly bumps or cottage cheese-like texture to the skin. Usually, cellulite appears on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Cellulite is caused by many factors, including genetics, metabolism, hormones, diet and fitness habit. Unfortunately, once it developed, there is …

Cheddar cheese is a type of hard cheese with a sharp or acidic taste. Cheddar cheese is created by chopping the firm milk curd finely to drain the whey. Then, the cheese is processed into blocks or cylinders. Cheddar cheese is often off-white in color. But some types of cheddar cheese are deep orange or yellow in color because they …

A bean pie is a pie made from pureed or mashed beans. It’s similar in appearance and texture to a pumpkin or sweet potato pie. Bean pie has its roots in the South Americas and is traditionally served plain. Bean pies are traditionally made from navy beans, but you can use other varieties of beans too. The beans are boiled …

Vinegar is a kitchen staple that can be used in cooking and in cleaning. It’s also prized for its beauty and health benefits too. There are two common types of vinegar: white vinegar and apple cider vinegar. White vinegar is made from distilled fermented grains and sugarcane while apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples. Each vinegar type has …

Mangosteen is not just an average fruit. It’s packed with essential nutrients and antioxidant, making it a venerable superfruit! Mangosteen is a type of tropical tree native to Southeast Asia and South America. The tree bears edible fruits with purple rind and white, soft flesh. Mangosteen is not as popular as orange and apples in the west, but this fruit …

Pawpaw is a type of tropical fruit that belongs to the Asimina family. It’s native to North America, thriving in hilly bottomland. The common pawpaw is a clonal or patch-forming understory tree. Pawpaw comes in an array of shapes and sizes. The tree bears an edible fruit with white, fibrous pulp that’s packed with macro and micronutrients. In today’s post, …

Red cabbage – also known as purple cabbage or red kraut – is a kind of cage with purple or dark red leaves. The coloring of the leaves, caused by anthocyanins – will depend on the acidity of the soil. In acidic soil, the cabbage will turn a purple color but in alkaline soil, the cabbage turns green or yellow. …

A cataract is an eye condition that affects the internal lenses of the eyes. It occurs when proteins in the lens become milky white. It blocks light from entering the lens. As new lens cells form, the older cells compacting into the center of the lens. This leads to decreased and/or blurry vision, and light sensitivity. When left untreated, cataracts …

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 …