Drink Black Or Green Tea, Lose Weight, Get Rid Of That Excess Blubber
Black tea helps us to shed those unwanted pounds Black tea could rival green tea for mantle of which is best for helping us lose […]
FOOD AND DRINK
Ophiopogon japonicus (Japanese Hyacinth)
Ophiopogon or Japanese Hyacinth is a member of the Liliaceae or Convallariaceae family. It is said to contain substances which ‘replenish vital essence and promote […]
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus)
Skunk cabbage or polecat weed is a member of the Araceae family. The roots of the signature species S. foetidus contain volatile oils, resins and […]
Chinese Yam has So Much In It – Food For Thought
Chinese Yam, also known as Korean Yam (Dioscorea opposite Thunb) has a rhizome which is a regularly consumed food in China with a similarly long […]
Rice Bran And Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran is a bit of a Cinderella product. It has been awaiting its fairy godmother to launch it into the limelight as a valid […]
What Are The Best Fruits For Sports People ?
Fruit has always been acknowledged as good for you whatever your physical status or level of fitness. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals […]
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a widely used herbal supplement but there are a few provisos for its use. Uses For St. John’s Wort: Helping with mild-to-moderate anxiety, […]
What Is Tagatose ?
Tagatose is a naturally occurring simple sugar and a monosaccharide. Sweetness: 92% of sucrose Calorific value: 1.5 kcal/g It belongs to the carbohydrate family and is […]
Trendy Dairy-Free Milks Might Be A Cause Of Iodine Deficiency
The World Health Organisation regards iodine deficiency as the ‘world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage’. Researchers from the University of Surrey are saying that […]
The Health Benefits Of Mutandabota
Mutandabota is a dairy product which is similar to porridge or yogurt and is consumed as a major source of proteins and micronutrients in Southern Africa. The […]
Dolcelatte
Dolcelatte is the classic blue veined Italian soft cheese which rivals Gorgonzola in the cheese world. It is prepared from cow’s milk. The name is […]
Branza Da Burduf
Brânza da burduf is a cheese not often found in western supermarkets unless there is a Roumanian population. I often purchase this particular cheese from […]
What Is Daifuku Mochi?
Daifuku Mochi or just Daifuku literally means ‘belly luck’ but in fact most of us will come across it as a famous and traditional Japanese […]
Light drinking by pregnant mothers is claimed not to harm the unborn baby
A new research review has found there is little evidence suggesting that light drinking of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy actually harms unborn babies. Midwives and […]
Protein Supplementation For Brief Periods Does Little For the Casual Sports Person
Is protein supplementation always beneficial? A new study reported in the open access journal Nutrients will inspire little confidence for the casual athlete or sports […]
Astragalus Root
Astragalus propinquus (syn. Astralagus membranaceus) is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used by Chinese herbalists and known in that culture as huáng qí which […]
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]