Healthy Food

Millet is technically a seed, but its properties are similar to whole grain. This ancient grain may not be as popular as oatmeal or quinoa, but this corn-like seed grain is a great source of fiber. So if you’re looking for an alternative to brown rice and oatmeal, try millet. Millet: A nutritious cereal grass Millet is a type of…
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Known in the Western world as the main ingredient used to make miso soup, time-honored miso paste has been used traditionally to help battle conditions like fatigue, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure and inflammation. Recent research shows that it may even be associated with other health benefits, including reduced cancer cell growth,…
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Indian classics refer to the coconut palm as kalpavriksha, which means “the all giving tree.” Coconut products, including the oil, milk, cream and water, have been used for thousands of years for their nutritive and medicinal properties, which include antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and…
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Nuts have been an amazing and wholesome source of nutrients for thousands of years. A longtime addition to the Mediterranean diet, nuts have only recently received the spotlight for their health benefits in Western medicine. In fact, the American Heart Association (AMA) refers to nuts as “petite powerhouses of taste and nutrition.”…
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The potato is a staple food in western cuisine, often used as in side dishes to accompany a protein and vegetable. This vegetable is inexpensive, available worldwide and relatively easy to grow. So are potatoes healthy, and if so, how many should eat? The biggest vegetable crop in the United States, potatoes are one of the most…
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The practice of drinking green tea originated in Ancient China, where infusions made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis were consumed for medicinal purposes. Green tea is one of the seven ingredients the Ancient Chinese believed were essential for daily living; hence, they made a habit of drinking green tea to support their health.…
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Ever wondered why people exchange chocolate on romantic occasions? Long before Willie Wonka came around, it was known among the ancient Maya as the “food of the gods,” because chocolate, or cacao, can act as a powerful aphrodisiac that awakens the “love hormones” in the body, such as serotonin and dopamine. It has the power to…
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If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the amazing, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and wholesome legumes, snackable seeds, and more. “Whole” does not mean…
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Apples are among the most consumed fruits in the Western world, although some people don’t like the skin. Apple skin or peels are often discarded due to habit or preference by eaters, while others are worried about consuming potential pesticide residue or the natural wax coating that appears powdery on the peel. They’re certainly…
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If you're into health food, you may have heard of kombucha. Kombucha is a lightly fermented tea which has achieved considerable popularity among the healthy eating crowd. Advocates claim it enhances cognition, stimulates immune function, supports weight loss, can be applied as a therapy for almost any ailment, and even promotes longevity.…
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