Hot and cool ginger water and ginger tea share a lot of similar benefits. And, both are made with ginger root and possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe the immune, cardiovascular, and digestive health. Ginger has been part of Chinese and Japanese cuisine for thousands of years and it’s […]
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Winter Melon: Boosts the Digestion, Encourages Weight Loss & Boosts Antioxidants
Winter melon or ash gourd looks like a watermelon, tastes like cucumber, and has an oblong shape. Popular in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, this fruit is great for boosting the body’s antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C levels. Moreover, it’s hydrating and doesn’t have a lot of […]
5 Awesome Reasons Why You Should Eat Pineapple Often
Pineapple is a yummy tropical fruit that we regularly use to garnish our drinks, but little do we know it has an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, we should consume it on a regular basis. It will supply us with vitamins B1 and C, as well as manganese and […]
Meet Giloy: Ayurvedic Herb which Relieves Digestion & Encourages Body Detox
In Ayurveda, an herbal remedy made from the giloy plant also known as tinospora or guduchi has been often referred to as the root of immortality. This herb is praised for its anti-inflammatory properties and is considered an excellent immunity booster against a long list of health issues, including colds, […]
Lion’s Mane Mushroom: A Potential Brain-Boosting & Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse
This mushroom looks a lot like a lion’s scruff, hence the interesting name. It’s a potential healing powerhouse. It’s actually been associated with anti-cancerous properties and carries significant benefits for the brain. Popular in traditional Chinese medicine, this nootropic food is praised for its brain-boosting capacity and there has been […]
These Brave Females Are Part of an Anti-Poaching Team & Help Save Africa’s Wildlife
When she was 17, Kelly Lyee Chigumbura was raped near her family home in Zimbabwe’s Lower Zambezi Valley. After she realized she was pregnant with a child from her rapist, she left school and abandoned the dream of becoming a nurse. She says her goals shattered and she felt like […]
Man Creates Edible Plastic Bags to Protect the Sacred Deer of Nara in Japan
Nara is a city in Japan that attracts a lot of tourists. It’s the home to several ancient temples and artwork of historic meaning. But this city is best known for the Deer Park where visitors are allowed to interact with the sacred Nara deer. Unfortunately, these animals have frequently […]
Floating Wind Farm Could Help Power 80,000 Homes
Norway’s Wind Catching Systems have released a new concept which changes how we think about wind farms. This floating power grid consists of 100 small, multi-rotor turbines which the company claims are to produce sufficient energy to power 80,000 homes in Europe. This company was founded in 2017 and their […]
Coca-Cola Unveils Its New Sustainable Paper Bottles
Plastic pollution is a major problem that concerns all of us. So, with consumers looking for more sustainable choices, brands need to bring more responsible decisions and adapt their products accordingly. Coca-Cola is no exception. The brand had to reconsider its business practices after it was discovered they’re the worst […]
LEGO Unveils New Sustainable Toy Bricks Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
LEGO, the Danish toy manufacturer is renowned for its production of colorful bricks made of plastic. However, recently, the brand has decided to make a change that’s eco-friendly. In fact, in 2018, they made the first-ever sustainable collection from sugarcane. Now, they’ve gone further in their mission to lower plastic […]