Have you heard about the kokum plant? This is a tree native to the Western Ghats region in India. It produces kokum fruits with a bright red color and with the size of a small plum. This juicy fruit has a sweet fleshy peel and an acidic pulpy meat. It […]
Though most of you reading this article have probably never heard of cucamelon, this is definitely a fruit which deserves more of our attention! Also known as a Mexican sour gherkin, this cute fruit has the size of a grape and it is very similar to a watermelon, only much […]
Even though store-bought marshmallows are one of the favorite sweet treats in the US, but elsewhere too, they are not the healthiest food. In fact, they are nowhere near healthy- they are full of added sugar, i.e. one piece of marshmallows has 4 grams of sugar and there is rarely […]
Did you know that grape seeds can be highly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart illness and to rejuvenate the blood vessels, but also to keep you safe from stroke and atherosclerosis? Grapes are well-known fruits that provide juiceness and plump and are one of our favorite healthy snacks. […]
Reducing the bad cholesterol in the blood vessels is pivotal if we want to maintain optimal blood and cardiovascular health. When we have high levels of bad cholesterol, we are at a higher risk of serious health problems, including atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks. Successfully balancing the […]
As most of you probably know, the liver is an organ which filters, processes, and dissolves everything which passes through our body. It also detoxifies the blood and helps it clot, dissolve chemicals, drugs, and alcohol and produces bile and glucose- two vital substances for optimal health. However, when the […]
If you are fighting off with surplus weight, diabetes, and poor digestion, you definitely need more cucumbers in your diet. This amazing green veggie is more than water-rich- it is low on calories and abundant in pivotal nutrients for optimal health. Therefore, if you have not been consuming it very […]
Without doubt, we all love our fair share of apples and bananas and enjoy them on a regular basis, but do you ever think about fruits you have never tried or fruits that are not native to the place where you live? Believe it or not, there are a lot […]
Did you know that the main cause for death in the world is heart illness? According to the CDC, heart illness accounts for one in four deaths. According to the medical community, what makes heart disease so deadly is the buildup of arterial plaque that shrinks the inner walls of […]
A classic and well-known dish, quiche originated during the middle Ages in Europe. Even though it is considered a French dish, it was first made in Germany and the world quiche actually comes from the German word ‘kuchen’ that means cake. Quiche can be served warm or cold and despite […]