Contents [Hide]TaxonomyDescriptionDistributionNutritional InformationCommercial CultivationDiseases, Pests, PredatorsSources Quince is fruit much like apples or pears in size, shape, and flavor. It is most commonly eaten fresh or in jellies and jams. These fruits are likely the ones referenced as apples in the early history of the Middle East, as apples were not grown much in that Full article…
Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryWhat’s New and Beneficial About QuinoaHealth BenefitsOverall Nutrient RichnessAnti-Inflammatory BenefitsOther BenefitsHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingTips for Preparing QuinoaThe Healthiest Way of Cooking QuinoaHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileReferences Description The word “quinoa” is pronounced “KEEN-wah.” It comes from the Spanish word, quinua, which itself comes from the word “kinwa” or “kinua” Full article…
Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsCardiovascular HealthDigestive BenefitsAthletic performanceHow to Select and StoreHow to EnjoyBananas and Latex AllergyNutritional ProfileBanana nutrition facts – nine things you probably never knew about this nutritious tropical foodHands and FingersHeart HealthBonesEnergy and Mood BalancingVisionBetter DigestionBaby FoodHIV ProtectionClonesSave the peelsReferencesAdditional Sources Description Bananas are elliptically shaped fruits “prepackaged” by nature, featuring a firm, creamy Full article…
Contents [Hide]Iodine and DiabetesNatural Remedies for DiabetesGTF Chromium (Glucose Transport Factor Chromium)PycnogenolOleander ExtractBitter GourdCayenne PepperGymnema SylvestrePrickly Pear Cactus (Nopal)Blackseed Oil (Nigella Sativa)Fenugreek seedGreen plantain peelsFig leavesAgaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM) MushroomAlpha Lipoic AcidCat’s ClawCinnamonMullacaOther Good Foods and SupplementsSee alsoAbout the authorResources Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which blood-sugar (glucose) levels are above normal—either the body Full article…
Contents [Hide]RECENT RESEARCH:Effects on Cataract FormationMethod of Transport DiscoveredAdditional research Progress is being made in the study of both lutein and zeaxanthin as potentially effective nutritional supplements for macular degeneration patients. According to a 1995 study, increasing the consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables appears to offer some protection against macular degeneration. Because nutritional factors Full article…
Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsGastrointestinal ReliefSafe and Effective Relief of Nausea and Vomiting During PregnancyAnti-Inflammatory EffectsGinger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer CellsImmune Boosting ActionHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileGinger improves digestionGinger reduces inflammationGinger alleviates painGinger reduces nausea & vomitingOther uses for gingerReferencesAdditional Sources Description The spice ginger is Full article…
Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryWhat’s New and Beneficial About GarlicWHFoods RecommendationsHealth BenefitsCardiovascular BenefitsAnti-Inflammatory Benefits Across Body SystemsAntibacterial and Antiviral BenefitsCancer PreventionGarlic and Iron MetabolismHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingThe Healthiest Way of Cooking GarlicHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileIn-Depth Nutritional ProfileNature’s antibioticAll the benefits, no side effectsList of health benefitsRich in allicinAdditional disease preventionCardiovascular benefitsThe best Full article…
Contents [Hide]ProductionUseNutritional and health benefitsScientific experimentGradingHistoryUS trademark controversyLegal protection of the name RooibosThreat from climate changeReferences Rooibos (Anglicized pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪbɒs/ roy-bos; Afrikaans pronunciation: rɔːibɔs, meaning “red bush”; scientific name Aspalathus linearis) is a broom-like member of the legume family of plants growing in South Africa’s fynbos. The generic name comes from the plant Calicotome villosa, Full article…
Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAntioxidant SupportMineral SupportOther Health BenefitsDiabetesAntimicrobial BenefitsCancer-Related BenefitsPossible Benefits for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)How to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileIn-Depth Nutritional ProfilePumpkin historical facts and triviaMore nutrition facts and health benefitsTime to take a closer look at squashReferencesAdditional Sources Description Pumpkin seeds—also known as pepitas—are flat, dark green Full article…
Contents [Hide]EffectsMortalityBone healthCancerCardiovascular diseaseDepressionImmune systemInfectious diseaseAutoimmune diseasePregnancyDeficiencyRicketsOsteomalaciaInfluence of skin pigmentationExcessBiosynthesisPhotochemistryEvolutionSynthesis in the skinSunscreenMetabolic activationBiological activityDiscoveryRecommendationsDietary reference intakesEuropean UnionSerum 25-hydroxyvitamin DAllowable health claimsDietary sourcesVitamin D2PlantsVitamin D3Industrial productionReferences Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. In humans, the most important compounds in this Full article…