Posts covering ingredients found in food.
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
♠ Magnesium helps regulate calcium transport and absorption ♣ It stimulates the secretion of the hormone calcitonin which helps the integration of calcium into bone and […]
How to make that well known classic the fermented cabbage dish known as sauerkraut at home. Sauerkraut or ‘sour cabbage’ in German is much better […]
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]
Vitamin B3 or niacin as it is also known is an important vitamin for nutrition, especially energy metabolism. We simply cannot do without it. This […]
Introduction On Proteins For People Protein is the main source of amino acids. Here we describe some of the top food sources in some detail. […]
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
High sugar intake regularly receives a poor press and this isn’t helped with a recent study into its effects on the progression of a severe […]
Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus), is a widely used vegetable oil with applications spanning from culinary to industrial […]
A couple of basketball fanatics in the USA were just commenting on a game involving Kansas Jayhawks and how fit these guys must be. It […]
♦ Chromium supplements are sold on the basis that they increase lean body mass, help reduce body weight and decrease body fat levels. ♦ Is there […]
Kidney Vetch, woundwort or Ladies Fingers is scientifically known as Anthyllis vulneraria. It is an extremely bright flowering plant and often clothes fields where it’s yellow-orange colour […]
Cod liver oil has been an age-old remedy for well over a hundred years. It is a nutrient-dense oil derived from cod fish. It is […]
The spice, Bahārāt is literally translated as such in Arabic and is one of the great all-purpose seasonings found in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is […]
Whey protein can now be found in iced coffee where it is intended to help build muscle and bones, and help the brain to develop. Arla […]
♦ Walnuts are viewed as the healthiest of all nuts and they even have their own EFSA claim. Walnuts should be eaten every day according to […]
Summer Savoury or Savory (Satureja hortensis) is a hardy annual which has a strong and spicy flavour. It is a herb which is used either fresh […]
Spirulina offers a comprehensive nutrient profile – full of vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and zinc, fatty acids and is an attractive blue-green colour. […]
Almond oil has remarkable benefits, not just for nutrition but also in cosmetics and as an aid in massage. It was being used long before […]
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