Pomegranate juice has been in the nutritional spotlight for some time and no wonder due to its antioxidant activity which fights inflammation and aids the liver, heart, skin, and teeth. The juice is beneficial by itself but more healthful properties can be better obtained by consuming the seed and seed extract. One of the nutrients …
Zinc deficiency is of epidemic proportion in the United States, especially among senior citizens. Signs of zinc deficiency are easy to recognize such as fatigue, vision loss, low immunity, inflammation, and loss of ability to taste and smell. So, adding some zinc to the diet will aid the ability to recognize offensive tastes and odors! …
When people think of mushrooms, they may envision white button or Portobello mushrooms, the ones primarily used in culinary endeavors. While these mushrooms have many health properties, including Vitamin B, Vitamin D, protein, and enzymes, the mushrooms that grow on trees, as opposed to the ones found growing on the ground, are the ones with …
The average person may not have heard about the fruit of the paw paw tree which has a great banana flavor. It is more commonly called Indian Banana but it also has the tropical flavors of mango and pineapple. The paw paw tree is found growing abundantly in the eastern United States and has been …
Natural and organic foods, especially if they are locally grown, should top our list of foods to consume. But sometimes obtaining healthy foods, even if we have space to grow our own, can be a challenge. If so, consider sprouting.Sprouting involves allowing a bean or seed to germinate and then consuming. Germination time depends on …
