Did you know that the melatonin in cherries is an antioxidant which has the ability to help improve your sleep-wake cycle and help you fall asleep easy and fast? According to a study done by team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, and VA Center of […]
Did you know that chlorophyll is one of the best micronutrients for our body? And, this nourishing green juice is abundant in it. Chlorophyll is known to supply your cells with energy and life, but also helps increase the iron levels in the body, alleviates redness and swelling, and it’s […]
Raspberries are indeed yummy and healthy fruits which most people enjoy snacking on. They’re rich in vitamin C and fiber and other amazing nutrients. In fact, they’re richer in fiber than any plant foods. The fiber makes up for 20 percent of the berry’s weight. Low in calories and abundant […]
Cantaloupe is a melon fruit which is rich in phytonutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants. Thanks to the abundance of nutrients, it’s considered one of the healthiest and most nutritious fruits in the world. It therefore has numerous health benefits to offer. The two phytonutrients in it known as cucurbitacins and carotenoids […]
Unfortunately, the decline in bee population in the past decade has been concerning environments and governments worldwide. This doesn’t come as a surprise if we take into account these species’ importance for the human wellbeing and the ecosystems. Many refer to them as the most invaluable species on the planet […]
Brussels sprouts, a green veggie from the Brassicacaeae family, are close relatives to kale, cauliflower, and mustard greens. And, if you eat Brussels sprouts regularly, you can reap some great health benefits, studies show. This cruciferous veggie is similar in appearance to cabbages, but much smaller and it’s commonly consumed […]
Often praised for its abundance of nutrients, kale has now become a part of the ‘Dirty Dozen’- a list of fruits and veggies that have the most pesticides, according to an analysis made by the EWG. Has kale become one of the most contaminated veggies? The group is known to […]
Black sapote or the chocolate pudding fruit tastes so much like chocolate pudding and it offers the same texture too. Surely, this fruit is a much healthier option than pudding because it is much lower in fat and abundant in vitamins A and C. The word ‘sapote’ originates from the […]
On a yearly basis, the Environmental Working Group publishes a list with the 12 produce items with the highest level of pesticide residue of veggies and fruits tested by the USDA. Believe it or not, in 2017, 178 distinct types of pesticides were discovered in the tested products. And, 70 […]
In hot climates, food cannot maintain its freshness for long. In fact, tomatoes will go off in two days and carrots and okra in four will be rotten. Hence, when we do not protect crops in the right way, we are losing produce. But, this does not have to happen […]