Health

Best foods for heart health

Best foods for heart health

Heart disease remains at the top of the list of America’s most serious health problems. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, “Approximately 82 million people in this country suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, causing about 2,200 […]

by September 27, 2018
Health benefits of paprika

Health benefits of paprika

Paprika is a hot spice, much like cayenne pepper. It is made by grinding hot capsicum peppers into a fine powder. Let’s look at the health benefits of paprika. Anti-inflammatory: One of paprikas most potent properties is its ability as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is believed that the hotter the […]

by September 24, 2018
Best tips on how to enhance turmeric absorption and boost its benefits

Best tips on how to enhance turmeric absorption and boost its benefits

We have seen how amazing the benefits of turmeric are. Turmeric is one the most researched plants in the world. Its medicinal properties have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. It is armed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which fight diseases like Alzheimer’s and common cancer. It […]

by September 19, 2018
Health benefits of saffron

Health benefits of saffron

Like most spices, saffron comes with its own unique health benefits. Let’s look at the health benefits of saffron. Brain health: Saffron contains a compound called crocin, which is believed to be the compound responsible for its brain benefits. Saffron can help promote learning, memory function, and recall capacity. Depression: […]

by September 17, 2018
Health benefits of sunflower seeds

Health benefits of sunflower seeds

Are you looking for a healthy snack that is delicious and fun to eat? Sunflower seeds fit that description. These seeds are available all throughout the year and come in a shell that can be cracked with your hand. They are also available without the shells. These little seeds are […]

by September 9, 2018
Coconut oil pulling

Coconut oil pulling

We have seen how coconut oil can provide many key medicinal benefits. It can aid with weight loss, fights fungal and microbial infections, and protects against many types of cancers, and so much more. But did you know that using coconut oil through an ancient technique called “oil pulling” can […]

by August 23, 2018
Rediscovering the treasured chia seeds

Rediscovering the treasured chia seeds

Chia seeds commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family and a native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. They were cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times and revered for their energy boosting properties. Chia seeds are being rediscovered and making a big […]

by August 8, 2018
Three spices that lower blood sugar

Three spices that lower blood sugar

Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect how your body reacts to blood glucose, also known as blood sugar. There are spices that lower blood sugar. If you have diabetes, no matter the type, it means that your blood sugar is too high.  According to Mayo Clinic, “Chronic diabetes […]

by August 4, 2018