Archive for the 'Healthy Foods and Diet' Category
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Antioxidants and Superfoods
Many plant materials contain chemicals that are beneficial to the body. These benefits are still somewhat controversial to those scientists and medical doctors that like to see the results of hundreds of research studies to become fully convinced. But long-term studies seem to bear out that people whose diets are rich in these foods suffer [...]
Published by on June 25th, 2008 tagged Healthy Foods and Diet | Comment now »
Chocolate: Food of the Gods
Theobroma cacao is the scientific name for the plant that provides large and wonderful fruits from which we make cocoa and chocolate.
Theobroma means ‘food of the gods’ and chocolates history is filled with its consumption being reserved for royalty. The treat has been blamed for prompting sexual behavior. Many give it as an expression of [...]
Published by on June 21st, 2008 tagged Healthy Foods and Diet | Comment now »
Spice Up Your Life: Spices for Nutrition and Health
Take a look inside your spice cabinet for healthy medicine. Clinical research has shown many spices have antioxidant and antibacterial properties - and few unpleasant side effects. Well, maybe garlic breath, but you can brush your teeth and use mouthwash. So enjoy this look at some of the medical benefits of spices:
Allspice
• Antibacterial
• Reduces gas/bloating
• [...]
Published by on June 21st, 2008 tagged Healthy Foods and Diet | Comment now »
Ginger for Nausea and Motion Sickness
The spice known as ginger has had a very long tradition of being used as a medicine. In China, the long history has led to a multitude of uses. Less commonly known as a medicine in western countries, it is widely used as a spice in cooking.
Almost everyone has heard about the benefits of chicken [...]