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...
Food Myth: Soy effective on menopause symptoms
If you have never experienced hot flashes, you cannot imagine how hard to handle them. Working...
Food Myth: The more raw vegetables the better
A raw foods diet is made up of living, whole, and unrefined plant-based foods: fruits, vegetables,...
Nutrients of concern for vegans
There are four vegan food groups: fruit, legumes, grains and vegetables. Vegans do not consume animal...
Food Myth: Eggs May Cause Heart Disease
Do you know that eggs is one of the few products that is almost entirely absorbed...
What vegans have to know about vitamin B12
B12 is an exceptional, unique vitamin. This vitamin is of vital importance for us because it...
How much sugar is too much?
How much sugar is too much? Six teaspoon of sugar per day for an adult –...
Side effects of calcium pills – info for vegans
First and foremost: your body must be able to absorb calcium from food for it to...
5 Vegan’s Aphrodisiacs
Do aphrodisiacs really work? Who knows? Aphrodisiacs are more about belief: you might believe in it...
What are Trans Fats?
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. It provides essential fatty acids and energy,...
Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
Do you know that in 2013, UNESCO added the Mediterranean diet to “the Representative List of...
The Happiness Diet
Take a closer look at the famous picture above - “The Love Letter” by Federico Andreotti....
15 Foods to Make You Beautiful. Naturally.
We have to eat and spend money for food anyway. Why not to spend them wisely?...
Why trans-fat is bad for your health
Hydrogenated vegetable oils have been an increasingly significant part of the human diet for about 100...
What do “Health Claims” on a food label mean?
When you are doing your routine grocery shopping, do you pay enough attention to the labels...
8 Food safety tips for barbecuing
You can seldom find a person who doesn’t love barbeque. The best thing about BBQ is...
What is calcium bioavailability?
Calcium is a mineral necessary for life. It helps our body build and maintain strong bones,...
Food diet to help you sleep better
All of us know the benefits of a good night sleep. Also, lots of us don’t...
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – we have heard this proverb so many...
Why we need Omega 3 fatty acids
In the times of hunter-gatherers the diet had enough omega-3 fatty acids. Today, the menu of...