Japan is unique among developed countries in many respects, but here we are going to talk about the Japanese diet-health paradox. The traditional Japanese diet is considered one of the world’s healthiest diets. This statement raises a few tricky questions: How the diet can be “healthy” with much higher sodium and cholesterol and much lower…
There are many great soups out there, but here we are going to talk only about 7 world’s best soups for your health and beauty: khao soi – Thai soup banga – Nigerian soup bouillabaisse – French soup sinigang – Filipino soup borscht – Ukrainian soup pho bo – Vietnamese soup caldo verde – Portuguese…
Borscht is Ukrainian superfood, a traditional Ukrainian dish that has become very popular all over the world. Its distinctive red color comes from red beetroots, one of the main ingredients. Borsch has glorified Ukrainian cuisine. Very often, a foreigner who has tried homemade Ukrainian borscht takes home its recipe as a souvenir. Like a mirror,…
Kefir is a superfood to eat and wear for your inside out beauty. White to cream-colored fermented raw cow milk, kefir is a unique beverage, a probiotics powerhouse. It has a slightly fizzy, viscous consistency; a distinct sour smell; and a tart taste similar to liquid yogurt or buttermilk. What makes kefir a superfood Kefir…
Vietnamese foods are one of the world’s healthiest ones and one of the most famous. Dishes are cooked mainly from fresh products rich in vitamins and minerals. Many dishes are prepared without meat, so vegetarians will also like it. An important part is the many herbs with a strong aroma that the Vietnamese love. For…
Make your celebrations happy with chocolate! Today, chocolate is as traditional gift as a bouquet of roses or a bottle of wine. But on Valentine’s Day chocolate reigns supreme – everyone who is in love is looking for a treasured box of heart-shaped chocolates on the shelves of supermarkets and pastry shops. For many years…
As soon as you see the magnificent portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Winterhalter, you get enchanted with her beauty.
This picture was taken by Lomen Brothers Photography, showing the Yupik people and life in Nome, Alaska at the start of the 20th century.
In most cases, you don’t have to take antidepressant medication. You can cure your depression naturally. Your antidepressant diet should consist of a variety of foods that have to provide you with the nutrients that play a crucial role in getting your feet back on the ground. In fact, there is no specific diet to…
In China, from the time immemorial, foods have been viewed as medicine. But in Western cultures it’s a relatively new line of research. Today, medical doctors and modern scientists agree with the ancient wisdom and have proved that certain foods can cure depression and certain foods can cause it. An unhealthy diet might make you…
So many big and small things in life happen unexpectedly and occasionally. I had never heard about Blue Mountain coffee until I went to Kingston, Jamaica. In the hotel where I stayed there was a magazine which I opened rather mechanically before going to bed. Right away, there was an article with a catchy title…
This beauty food is neither meat nor vegetable. It’s fat free, gluten free, and very low in sodium and cholesterol. It is delicious raw, boiled, fried, grilled, sautéed, roasted or marinated. And it has a hat! Can you guess what we are talking about? You are right! Mushrooms. From the time immemorial, mushrooms have been…
Here are “the magnificent seven” of aphrodisiac foods because every now and then, at any age, most men have problems in their romantic life. Only in the United States, it affects about 30 million men. So, let’s see what is needed for the organ in question proper functioning, how most medications work and why these…
In the holistic approach of Japanese people to health and beauty the special attention has been always paid to powerful superfoods, which are renowned for their delicious, nutritional, and medicinal properties. Mushrooms are at the top of the list and demand outstrips supply. Generally known for having one of the healthiest diets in the world,…
Why a quarter of the world’s population drinks masala tea (it’s also called masala chai)? What is so special about this hot beverage? Why in India from elite five-star hotels to the modest homes, one thing is common in the menu and that is “chai”? What are the secrets and why you have to belong…
All nutrients are good for a healthy male romantic life. However, there are certain nutrients that are essential for the male highest romantic drive. Let’s see what and why. How men get ready for a romance When a man in the romantic mood, the nervous system releases neurotransmitters (chemicals released by nerve cells to send…
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an incredibly intriguing mushroom with a unique physical appearance and many deeply hidden secrets. Occurring on hardwoods as a single clump of dangling spines, this strangest creature in the mushroom kingdom can be identified by its long spines (greater than 1 cm length) that resemble a lion’s mane as they…
There are four vegan food groups: fruit, legumes, grains and vegetables. Vegans do not consume animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. Vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fibre, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron and phytochemicals and lower in dietary energy, saturated fat, cholesterol, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, zinc and vitamin B12. That is why some nutrients are of great concern for vegans.
Arugula has many different names: Eruca sativa (botanical name), rocket salad, garden rocket, rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort, and roquette. Rich in vitamin C and potassium and widely used in salads, arugula has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the first century A.D., most famously in a poem by Virgil, “Moretum,” which contains the line: “the rocket excites the sexual desire of drowsy people”.
It takes from 8 to 14 kilograms of fresh tomatoes to make a single kilogram of sundried tomatoes. Can you imagine how nutrients-dense sundried tomatoes are? After spending 4–10 days in the sun, ripe tomatoes lose most of their water and become concentrated delicacy with rich tomato flavour. Actually, they are a treasure chest full of many essential nutrients: proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and B6, iron, potassium, and lycopene.
Wedding cakes make the life’s special occasion unforgettable and create desserts that offer a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. No doubt about it. Of course, wedding cakes are amped up with sugar flowers, ribbons and baroque details that do their magic to add an extra flavour to each bite of the wedding cake (there is no secret that we start eating with the eyes).
But honestly, do wedding cakes really taste better than regular cakes? Besides the adornments and design, what is the difference between wedding cake and regular cake?
LYCOPENE and CITRULLINE
These two amino acids are both found in a newly discovered natural aphrodisiac – watermelon. They work by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood circulation in the genitals, just like Viagra but without many side effects associated with the drug.
The season of fruits is coming closer and closer. It’s getting hard to resist not stepping inside the kitchen to prepare delicious and plentiful sauces, juices, and whatnot with the spring and summertime fruits! I love the idea of having a fruit-based menu on my table for a lot of reasons. Not only fruits are epically delicious, nutritious but they also make up for the perfect desserts and appetizers that even your dogs can eat. No kidding, summer fruits are flavorful and it does take many ingredients to play around within your kitchen.
“I don’t think there’s anything on this planet that more trumpets life that the sunflower. For me, that’s because of the reason behind its name. Not because it looks like the sun but because it follows the sun. During the course of the day, the head tracks the journey of the sun across the sky. A satellite dish for sunshine. Wherever light is, no matter how weak, these flowers will find it. And that’s such an admirable thing. And such a lesson in life” (Helen Mirren)
Sunflower seeds are the gift of the beautiful sunflower, the quintessential embodiment of health and happiness. They provide with a wealth of nutrition that is available throughout the year.
If you take this vision-plus natural snack every day, in two weeks your vision will be back to 100%. Just kidding. Taking care of your eyes is not a project, it’s a lifestyle. And this extremely easy-home-made snack will help you all the way.
Pecans have a very pleasant, rich, buttery flavour. That’s why there are so many praline candy lovers: pecans are a major ingredient of that sweet treat. But it’s not the only reason to include pecans in your daily menu. They have so many health benefits that it takes several pages to write about those nuts. But don’t worry; we’ve made it a 5-minute read.
It’s easy to include nuts and seeds in your diet to enjoy their health benefits. However, as most nuts are high in calories and fats, do not eat them in excess. Remember – a healthy handful a day.
1. Eat as they are just directly from the package.
2. Team nuts with dried fruit and seeds for the perfect nutrient-dense snack.
3. Add chopped mixed nuts and dried fruits for a nutritious breakfast cereal to start the day.
4. Blend them up into a smooth and spread on toasts or cracker biscuits.
5. Add freshly roasted nuts (cashews or peanuts are especially tasty) to a tofu or stir-fry.
6. Try crushed nuts (and chopped dried fruits) for muffins, biscuits, cakes, cookies and other baking goods.
7. Top pasta with pine nuts or combine pistachios with basil, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto.
8. Mix a handful of nuts with chopped dried fruits, oats and yogurt and refrigerate overnight for your Bircher muesli.
9. Crush them and add as ingredients to salads, smoothies, soups and other dishes.
10. Enjoy them with your ice cream or dessert
There is one problem with these delicately flavoured pine seeds – it’s very hard to stop at just one serving. But it’s not only the taste that makes people who cares about their health include pine seeds in their diet. There are many other good reasons.
Pine nuts have been eaten in Asia and Europe since the Palaeolithic period. In Chinese culture, a pine tree is considered as a symbol of longevity and immortality. But when we think of a nut, a pine nut doesn’t come to mind. But it should, because this under-appreciated nut has many amazing health benefits.
For your overall good health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends 1.5oz of nuts a day (or about 42 grams, or roughly 1/3 cup), which is equal to a small handful. A handful of nuts corresponds to a standard serving size and is approximately equal to:
• 24 shelled almonds
• 14 shelled walnut halves
• 16 cashews
• 20 hazelnuts
• 15 macadamias
• 15 pecans
• 28 peanuts
• 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
• 45 pistachio kernels
• 7 Brazil nuts kernels
• 3 tablespoons of seeds (sunflowers seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds
• mixed nuts: about two of each of the ten nut varieties
A handful of nuts a day keeps the doctor away. Literally.
Dried fruits are a perfect snack. Do you remember raisins, your childhood candies? A quarter of a cup of dried fruits is more nutritious that a big bowl of potato cheeps. But how much is too much? And what is recommended its daily intake? So, let’s start.
Nuts are frequently recommended for people with insulin resistance such as Type 2 diabetes. It is because nuts have a very low Glycemic Index (GI) due to their high unsaturated fat and protein content and relatively low carbohydrate content.
No long introduction here; just a short overview of science-based health benefits of 12 commonly used nuts and seeds for your references:
First of all, we’d like to say that if sometimes you are not satisfied with your sexual performance, don’t worry. Erectile dysfunction is very common. Only in the United States, it affects about 30 million men, and it is suggested that approximately 40% of males have erectile problems, at least occasionally.
However, for any reason, discussing erectile dysfunction is surrounded by a “taboo.” Medical researchers studying this problem are aware of the phenomenon called “tip-of-the-iceberg.” But the “iceberg” itself is help-seeking behavior in the general population: energetically seeking help from the health care services or from trusted people when feeling in trouble or encountering stressful circumstances.
What are essential nutrients and why they are “essential”?
Essential nutrients, or indispensable nutrients, are those ones that cannot be synthesized de novo (from scratch) in our body or their production is not in sufficient quantities, and thus must be supplied from food.
Essential nutrients include vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty acids and essential amino acids.
Don’t allow COVID-19 stress to ruin your health! Stress washes out many essential nutrients making your body too weak to fight back. Give your immune system a boost! Make sure you compensate for any shortfalls with your diet.
Here, we’ll share with you the simplest recipe to boost your immunity in the stressful time. Only three ingredients are included: ginger, lemon, and honey. This revitalizing mix often used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. All these ingredients have their own natural medicinal values and when they are combined, they create a delicious, calming, and relaxing remedy to boost your immune system.
This homemade cure does not only taste wonderful, but it is very effective for all kinds of “not-feel-so-good” conditions and can provide other health benefits, too!
HONEY + GINGER + LEMON = your “go-to” homemade cure
The only limitation for this mix is the intolerance to certain components. If you are not sure about it, consult with your doctor.
Because peanuts are one of the most popular and inexpensive nuts in the world, we consider them like nothing special. However, if you are not allergic to peanuts, include them in your daily menu. You would be surprised to know how many health benefits they have.
Because of a high fat content peanuts have got a bad reputation. But fats in peanuts are actually the heart-healthy variety. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, “Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts (such as peanuts) as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Here is a short overview of science-based health benefits of some common seeds for your references.
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons Meghan Markle was born in 1981. She is a mature woman, but looks much younger. There could be many different reasons for that and her diet is one of them (and one of the most important). We dug deep into Meghan Markle’s interviews and other trusted sources to find which foods…
Among all nuts, walnut is the king. It is one of the healthiest nuts on Earth. Walnuts look like brains, sometimes called “brains” and good for brains. They help improve your health in a number of ways.
The pictures you’ll see below would definitely make you envious. But it’s not the reason of this article.
Let’s see why pumpkin seeds are better than Viagra. Actually, they are Viagra, but absolutely natural, edible, inexpensive, easily accessible, and with no side effects.
Erectile dysfunction is very common. Only in the United States, it affects about 30 million men [1]. It is suggested that approximately 40% of males have erectile problems, at least occasionally [2].
8 Traditional Canadian Christmas Foods and Drinks
Here are 8 traditional Canadian Christmas foods that worth celebrating.
Canadian Christmas dinner menu is heavily inspired by the Great Britain. You cannot imagine it without oven-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables and fruit cake or apple pie for dessert. The meals are often particularly rich and substantial – food worth celebrating.
What’s on the your holiday menu?
A holiday table deserves a special light menu with more vegetables. Add fantasy to your main course menu and accent ideas.
Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts on Earth. They are full of goodies that make them a perfect snack.
Nutrients in Walnuts
A walnut is a nutrient-dense nut. Walnuts are rich in protein, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, B vitamins, and several dietary minerals, particularly manganese at 163% Daily Value (DV). Walnuts are naturally cholesterol-free and gluten-free.
Sunflower seeds are the gift of the beautiful sunflower, the quintessential embodiment of health and happiness. The seeds provide with a wealth of nutrition that is available throughout the year.
No doubts, you remember eating raisins in your early childhood … and on. Raisins are common natural candies that offer plenty of health benefits. They are quick and easy to consume.
Raisins are sweet due to their high natural content of sugars. They are rich in certain antioxidants and dietary fiber, a carb that our body cannot digest (meaning that is actually is not a “carb”). Among dried fruits and nuts, raisins have one of the highest concentrations of boron. Raisins are rich in potassium and low in sodium. They also contain 3% protein, decent amounts of B vitamins, copper and iron, and no cholesterol.
Pistachio is a symbol of health, happiness and good fortune. Since ancient times, pistachio nuts have been admired for their delicious taste and health benefits. Even now, pistachios are often given as a gift during the Chinese New Year. Today, pistachios are considered as one of the world’s healthiest foods.
Hazelnuts. Yes, they are the healthiest and easiest snack in the world! Many people replace less nutrient-dense snacks with heart-healthy and flavourful hazelnuts that have many health benefits. It would be an excellent idea to make hazelnuts your on-the-go or mid-afternoon snack.
Dried apple rings may not be an equal substitute for fresh apples, but they can be an easy and healthy treat. If you are on the go and need a quick snack, try dried apples. Our dried apple rings are naturally sweet, no sugar added. It is a convenient way to reach your recommended fruit intake, which is 2 cups per day for an adult. Obviously, during the dehydration process, apples lose water and volume. You should consider a half cup of dried apple rings the equivalent of a 1-cup serving of fruit.
