What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
In biochemistry, a fatty acid is a long hydrocarbon chain. The carboxylic -COOH cap makes these...
Folates from food to boost your mood
Importance of folic acid for synthesis of the “hormones of happiness” Folic acid is a B9...
Foods that put your mood down
We often blame a lack of sleep, or stress at work, or too much computers when...
21 Good sources of Omega-3
There are three kinds of omega-3 fats: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic...
11 Bioavailable calcium sources
Calcium is an essential mineral that we consume with food. But in many foods calcium is...
Processed meats cause colorectal cancer
Cold cuts platters at parties and quick bites on the go are so convenient choices! But...
7 Reasons to Lower Fructose Intake
Please don’t take us wrong. Fructose is not potassium cyanide; it’s not that fructose itself is...
Soda – a Witches’ Brew
Let’s see what generic carbonated soda is made of. The most common brands of soda include...
Myth: Bottled Water Is Better than Tap Water
You have to rethink what you drink, and here we’ll explain why.
Food Myth: Fruit Juice Is Healthy
What do we usually have for breakfast? More likely that fruit juice is among the foods...
8 Skin Anti-Aging Nutrients
Have you ever thought about your skin as the largest organ in your body? Probably not....
Health risks of a low salt diet
It is well known that the Japanese have the longest life expectancy rates in the world....
Why Japanese women don’t get old and fat?
How do Japanese women manage to look 10, 20 or more years younger than their real...
Fun Foods For Kids by Tania Gor
Fun Foods For Kids by Tania Gor: breakfast, branch, lunch and dinner
For Pretty Nails You Need These 7 Nutrients
Like our hair, our nails are made of a tough protective protein called keratin. Obviously, what...
7 Healthy foods for healthy hair
“The hair is the richest ornament of women”. You cannot disagree with this Martin Luther’s saying....
8 Foods rich in flavonoids
Flavonoids are found ubiquitously in plants. Fruits and vegetables are the main dietary sources of flavonoids,...
8 Nutrients to feed your hair
Our hair is made of protein, and therefore proteins are essential nutrients for hair health. The...
Olives and Culture
Archeological evidence shows that olives were turned into olive oil by 6000 BC. People believed that...
12 Foods Rich in Vitamin A
In fact, “Vitamin A” is a generic term that refers to as retinol in animal products...
5 Superfoods No Person Should Go Without
It can be hard trying to maintain a healthy diet. There are just so many food...
4 Things that Make Apples so Great
Because of its exceptional qualities, an apple is an element that appears in many religious traditions,...
Harmful Ingredients Hidden on Food Labels
Lots of food manufacturers are hiding trans fats, sugars, GMO, and sodium within food products under...
What does “Healthy Eating” mean?
If you feel confused by all the conflicting nutrition and diet recommendations out there, you’re not...
Nutrition Facts on Food Labels
By law, in many countries most packaged foods have a nutrition facts table that can help...
About Food Labels in Canada
Like in many countries, in Canada the packaging and labeling of food is subject to regulation,...
History of Saffron – the world’s most expensive spice
Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of the purple flower botanical name of which is...
Great Photographs of Natural Viagra
Since Aphrodite’s time, throughout history, people have been searching for foods and drinks that could make...
Aphrodisiacs on Paintings
All these aphrodisiac’s issues started from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure, which...
Cupcake – a Little Sweetie
Cupcakes… Classic chocolate, vanilla and banana, blueberries and cream, cupcake infused with cinnamon and decorated with...
History of Marzipan
Almonds and sugar, simplicity and tradition. There are many theories about the origin of this sweet...
The Chocolate Story
From its taste to its aroma, chocolate is sensual and sexual. Its stimulant activity comes from...
Cancer Causing Microwaved Popcorn
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), also known as C8, is a man-made chemical that is used in the...
The Turkish Delight Story
It’s amazing how so simple ingredients like a gel of starch and sugar can produce so...
Paul Tremo – Court Chef to King of Poland
In 1755, at the age of 23 years, the future last King and Grand Duke of...
Gluten-free diet: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Shifting to gluten-free diet becomes very popular because people think it is a healthier option. It...
7 Health risks of the gluten-free diet
Obviously, people having gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease are advised to veer away from foods...
Hydrate your skin with Omega-3 foods
The best kept beauty secrets are not hidden in the safes of the big cosmetic companies;...
6 Cancer Causing Foods
Cancer, a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of...
Fish to never eat
Surprised? Yeah, fish sounds like one of the healthiest foods on the planet. However, some fish...
Edible Viagra for Vegans
Arugula has many different names: Eruca sativa (botanical name), rocket salad, garden rocket, rucola, rucoli, rugula,...
What vegans must know about Omega-3
Alpha-linolenic acid (α-linolenic acid - ALA) comes from plant sources, and other two - eicosapentaenoic acid...
Tyrosine rich foods for dopamine production
The effects of drugs such as cocaine, nicotine or amphetamines are, directly or indirectly, related to...
Top 10 foods rich in tryptophan to make you happy
The influence of food on our mood has been known for millennia. There are many ways...