The Health Benefits Of The Citrus Fruit, Shiikuwasha
Shiikuwasa is a citrus fruit indigenous to the Ryukyu Islands. It is primarily grown in Okinawa and the Kagoshima prefecture (Kyushu Island) with the scientific […]
FOOD AND DRINK
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids ?
The omega-3 fatty acids are an absolute for the body to function properly. They can only be ingested in food and are described as essential. […]
Carotenoids Really Are Healthy For Us
Carotenoids are natural pigments in many fruits and vegetables associated with good heart health. What do we mean by carotenoids ? Well, these are natural […]
The Benefits Of Hoan-Ngoc
Hoan-Ngoc is a traditional plant medicine found in South-East Asia. Pseuderanthemum palatiferum (Nees) Radlk is a Vietnamese plant in the Acanthaceae family. The plant is also […]
The Health Benefits Of Dates
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are the most important food crop in many countries of the Middle East. They are reckoned to be the oldest cultivated […]
What Is Ragi (Finger Millet) And Why Should We Eat It ?
Finger millet or ragi as it is known in India is widely eaten because it is highly nutritious. It is also extremely convenient as a […]
Apple Cider Vinegar – What’s the Hype All About?
Apple cider vinegar is going to be one of those products which has a plethora of health benefits attributed to it. We have been drinking […]
Give Your Brain A Boost With Nootropics
Nootropics may seem a very peculiar word sounding something like a type of hot jungle. In fact these are supplements designed to improve and benefit […]
What Is DHMA?
DHMA or dimethylhexylamine is a stimulant that has found its way into sports products and supplements. It goes by many names; 1,5-dimethylhexylamine, 2-isooctyl amine2-aminoisoheptane, 1,5-DHMA, […]
What Is An RDA And What Does It Apply To?
The acronym RDA means Recommended Dietary Allowance. In some cases the ‘A’ has come to meet ‘Amount’ however it means to all intents and purposes […]
The Health Benefits Of Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) amongst many species in the genus produced a berry fruit that characterises late summer and autumn with its red spattering of bushes. […]
The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
Jute
Jute which has the scientific name of Corchorus olitorius L. (Co) and is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is a leafy vegetable. The plant […]
What Are Anthocyanins?
Anthocyanins are natural pigments belonging to the flavonoid family and are responsible for a wide range of red and purple colours in fruits, vegetables and […]
What is Citric Acid And How is It Made?
Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a six-carbon tricarboxylic acid which is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3 – propane tricarboxylic acid. It was first isolated from lemon juice […]
When Meat Is The Real Deal
Meat is one of those foods which is slowly losing its position on the kitchen table or so you might think. Whilst many consumers are […]
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease or ceoliac disease is a condition which has long been the bane of cereal eaters for many years. It is still the most […]
We Love The Sweet Potato
The sweet potato (Ipomea batatas {L.} Lam.) is now a regular feature of the grocer’s retailing shelves. The tubers which are swollen roots are available […]
Allura Red AC
Quite often in US and European food formulations you will see a number of artificial colours. One in particular is Allura Red AC which is […]
The Therapeutic Benefits Of Bromelain
Bromelain is a name given to a protease enzyme mixture. It has been used in traditional folk medicines from ancient times but is attracting great […]