Healthy Food

  Cardiovascular disease is common among older adults, and if left untreated, these could lead to severe complications including heart attacks (myocardial infarction), stroke and aneurysm. Fortunately, lifestyle transformation, together with regular consumption of healthy food, can help reduce the risk of developing this…
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  It turns out that people aren’t the only ones affected by scents: In a study led by scientists from the University of Cologne and the Free University of Berlin, they found that honeybees are similarly affected, with certain scents influencing their behavior and memory. The finding, which they published in the journal…
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Gluten-free curried veg pie, with gluten-free shortcrust pastry.  Preparation Time: 1 hour 20 minutes, serves 6. Ingredients • 2 onions • olive oil • 1½ tablespoons rogan josh paste • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds •…
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  Cantaloupes aren’t a fruit typically associated with health, which is a shame. These sweet, succulent melons are absolutely loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, yet contain very few calories. A generous helping of cantaloupes a day is enough to fill the body with vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber, and much more.…
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  Nuts may be calorie-dense, but they’re a healthy snack that contain fiber and nutrients. According to a study, eating a serving of nuts daily can help with weight loss.   The preliminary study, which was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, was conducted…
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  A recent study by researchers from the U.S. and Mexico showed that certain dietary flavonoids have potent detoxifying properties. This finding, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, was based on the increased amount of inorganic arsenic excreted after flavonoid intake. • Exposure to…
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  Ingredients For the falafel fritters:• 150 g frozen peas, broad beans, or edamame beans;• 1 heaped tablespoon self-raising flour;• 1 preserved lemon;• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds;• 6 flatbreads;• 60 g shelled unsalted pistachios (optional);• 100 g soya…
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  Make your life a little less boring by using some paprika. This spice is produced from different varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, including hot red chili peppers and sweet bell peppers. It is perfect for people who want just the right amount of spice since paprika is not as hot as crushed cayenne and jalapeno peppers.…
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  Wheatgrass is a highly nutritious, alkalizing superfood whose health benefits range from stimulating the metabolism to encourage weight loss, to healing tumors, alkalizing acidosis, treating ulcers, lowering blood pressure, and removing toxins — to name a few. Most people who consume wheatgrass do it by making wheatgrass juice…
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  The Holy Basil herb (Ocimum sanctum), also called Tulsi, is one of the oldest and most used medicinal herbs. It has provided the backbone of many treatments among Ayurvedic physicians from thousands of years ago, as it was used to treat numerous disorders. It has also been revered for its spiritual potency, and has been dubbed…
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