Yacon is a product grown in South America in Andean countries like Peru being used around the world by diabetics, people managing blood sugar-related conditions, and anyone who needs a sugar substitute. It’s been reported by Peruvians and others who have used it for many years to help avoid constipation, keep glucose and cholesterol levels at […]
Is it Okay to be Nuts about Nuts?
Although nuts have long been a forbidden delight, with fat and calorie counts that seemed to far outweigh any nutritional benefit, new research into how the body uses fat indicates that nuts may actually lower the risk of heart attack and cancer while improving overall nutrition. Even so, nut lovers must be aware that […]
Health Benefits of Oatmeal
Start Breakfast with Oatmeal and Stay away from Disease. There are many health benefits of eating oatmeal. Oatmeal is good for lowering cholesterol, as it is rich in betaglucan, which is a type of soluble fiber helps lowering cholesterol. It also keeps our abdominal function normal. Oatmeal is excellent source of vitamin B […]
Brown Rice – A Healthier Choice
Brown Rice is actually a white rice which has a bran covering. Removing the bran is done so that the rice cooks faster and becomes fluffier. A cup of brown rice has 3.5 grams of fiber while white rice has less than 1 gram of fiber. Based on the studies conducted by the Asia Rice Foundation, […]
Malunggay, the Miracle Vegetable
In United States, they have an apple a day to keep the doctors away. But here in the Philippines, we have what we call Malunggay. In United States, they call it Moringa and Sajina in Indian Subcontinent and Asia. The scientific name of Malunggay is Moringa oleifera Lamk. Leaves, pods and flowers of […]
What Are the Health Benefits of Garlic?
Garlic (Allium Sativum) Garlic is a magical herb that has proven its effectiveness in almost all common ailments. It is very effective in heart diseases particularly in lowering cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. So if you are the one having high cholesterol, increase your garlic intake. It will also help you to reduce blood pressure. […]