Canadian willowherb (Epilobium augustifolium)

Canadian Willowherb

December 14, 2017 smitsa 0

The tribes of the Canadian forests have been applying Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium) for millennia. Why ? To act as a skin cleanser, removing dirt […]

cartoon of a man's waist being measured by a doctor. Obesity is a symptom of metabolic syndrome.

What is Metabolic Syndrome ?

October 31, 2017 smitsa 0

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a term often used by nutritionists to define those risk factors associated with metabolism. It is also extended to other conditions […]

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Kappaphycus alvarezii

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Kappaphycus alvarezii is also known as the Elkhorn Sea Moss. It is a red algae or seaweed which is an important commercial source of carrageenans. […]

Padina pavonica or peacock's tail seaweed in a shallow sea shelf.

Padina pavonica

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Padina pavonica is a Mediterranean seaweed which you might often see on the ingredients list of various anti-aging creams and cosmetics. The common name is Peacock’s […]

Camellia branch with flower isolated on white background

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

The multipurpose Camellia oleifera oil offers amazing benefits for skin and hair. It is known that Geishas kept their skin soft, supple and young using this oil […]

Bunch of rosehips, the fruit of the rose bush.

Rosehip Seed Oil

October 17, 2017 smitsa 0

Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]

Sfogliatella, typical italian cake from Naples.

How to Make Sfogliatella

October 11, 2017 smitsa 0

Sfogliatella or Lobster tails in English was one of the show stoppers (I prefer treats) in the Great British Bake Off. What an interestingly complex baked sweet […]

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Umami Gyoza Dumplings

September 4, 2017 smitsa 2

Umami Gyoza Dumplings are a new ready serve frozen product that provides a bit of the oriental when you just need it. Gyoza dumplings might […]