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![How to Make Bulletproof Coffee for a Keto Diet](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/8/5/how_to_make_bulletproof_coffee_for_a_keto_diet_13587_300_150.jpg)
Not all types of coffee are suitable for the keto diet. The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, but high fat diet. This means it avoids carbohydrate-rich foods such as sugar. While some people associate it as a high-protein diet, maintaining a state of ketosis usually requires only moderate amounts of protein. Milk...
![Is Mushroom a Vegetable or Protein?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/5/is_mushroom_a_vegetable_or_protein_13569_300_150.jpg)
In the world of cuisine and nutrition, mushrooms have long held a somewhat ambiguous position. While often grouped with vegetables due to their culinary versatility, they are, in fact, distinct organisms belonging to the kingdom Fungi. This unique taxonomic classification has led to widespread confusion...
![Lemon Coffee - Benefits and How to Drink It](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/4/5/lemon_coffee_benefits_and_how_to_drink_it_13549_300_150.jpg)
In recent years, an increasing number of people have embraced the practice of adding lemon to their coffee, a combination that might initially seem unconventional. However, when we consider that adding lemon to tea is a well-established tradition, the idea becomes less surprising. After all, it's essentially...
![How Good Is Cocoa for Your Health?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/4/how_good_is_cocoa_for_your_health_13488_300_150.jpg)
Cocoa is the fruit of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), whose beans are wrapped in pods that are easy to collect. It is the main ingredient from which chocolate is made. The dried and ground cocoa beans are used to obtain the cocoa liquor and cocoa butter that are used to make chocolate. Cocoa powder,...
![How Does Coffee Benefit Your Health?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/6/4/how_does_coffee_benefit_your_health_13466_300_150.jpg)
Although coffee originated in Ethiopia and the Arabian Peninsula, it is one of the most popular beverages in the Western world and its consumption is widespread in Europe and America. Its main ingredient, caffeine, is a psychoactive drug with important effects on our nervous system and has recently been the...
![Food to Strengthen the Immune System](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/4/4/food_to_strengthen_the_immune_system_13446_300_150.jpg)
The immune system is the body's natural barrier and "weapon" against any external attack by microorganisms that might infect our bodies. The immune system is made up of a complex network of organs and cellular tissues, such as lymphocytes or white blood cells, that are essential for fighting viruses...
![Kelp Seaweed: Properties, Benefits and Contraindications](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/1/4/kelp_seaweed_properties_benefits_and_contraindications_13413_300_150.jpg)
Are you wondering what kelp algae is? Kelp is a type of algae that grows in marine forests, especially on the Patagonian coast, at depths that are not too deep, giving it a characteristic color between green and brown. Due to its high nutritional content, it is considered a superfood and its consumption...
![Cooking Amaranth - Uses and Benefits](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/8/2/cooking_amaranth_uses_and_benefits_13286_300_150.jpg)
Although not a common ingredient in most kitchens, the amaranth grain is becoming more popular. Native to South America, it was once used regularly by the Aztec civilization and other precolonial nations. It is still used for certain Mexican recipes, but even in this country its usage is limited. Due to its...
![What is Carrot and Orange Juice Good For?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/1/what_is_carrot_and_orange_juice_good_for_13140_300_150.jpg)
Orange juice has become essential to many people trying to maintain a healthy diet. This is, in a large part, due to its high content of vitamins A, B, C and E and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. It is also very easy to obtain and can be bought at an affordable price all year...
![Does Milk Make Phlegm Worse?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/0/7/does_milk_make_phlegm_worse_12701_300_150.jpg)
Has your mom ever told you to pout down the milky coffee when you have the sniffles? The reason given for avoiding milk when you have a cold is that it produces more phlegm and mucus, reducing recovery time and making the symptoms worse. Eating dairy can seem to have a viscosity we associated with coughs...
![Bitter Gourd Benefits And Side Effects](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/9/6/bitter_gourd_benefits_and_side_effects_12699_300_150.jpg)
Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, bitter squash or karela, is one of the most common vegetables cooked in Indian kitchens. It is bitter in taste, but offers a huge variety of health benefits. It is sometimes used for both its medicinal as well as nutritional properties. It has its origins in South...
![Canary Seed Benefits for Humans - Top Health Properties](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/5/canary_seed_benefits_for_humans_top_health_properties_12527_300_150.jpg)
Also known as Canary Seed or Canary Grass seed, Alpiste, known scientifically as Phalaris canariensis, is one of the seeds that is recommended the most for those people who want to stay healthy. Although this product is highly recognized worldwide because it is the food of various types of birds, more...
![Benefits of Eating Grape Seed Oil](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/4/benefits_of_eating_grape_seed_oil_12425_300_150.jpg)
The market is full of different cooking oils, and choosing the one out of them can be really confusing. Grade seed oil is one such oil that can be beneficial for your overall health if consumed on a regular basis. If consumed in right amounts, it can prove to be an anti-inflammatory healthy fat that...
![Health Benefits of Lambanog](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/3/health_benefits_of_lambanog_12370_300_150.jpg)
Lambanog, is a type of palm wine consumed in West Africa. However, it is also widely consumed in South America, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In Guam fermented palm wine it is known as ‘tuba’, but it has little to do with the low toned instrument. Lamanog is the distilled version of palm wine...
![Are Cruciferous Vegetables Bad for You?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/0/1/are_cruciferous_vegetables_bad_for_you_12109_300_150.jpg)
The answer is yes and no as cruciferous vegetables are bad for you depending on who answers the question. While there has been limited scientific study into the field, the debate over whether or not cruciferous foods are bad for you still continues. While there are some facts about the natural chemical make...
![Is Eating Fried Food for Breakfast Bad for You?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/0/is_eating_fried_food_for_breakfast_bad_for_you_12061_300_150.jpg)
No and yes is the short answer, the rest of this article is the long one. We may think of the word "fried" as meaning "unhealthy" and "fattening", but the term fried has different meanings. Is a dish of sautéed julienne vegetables not as healthy as some deep fried wantons? They are both technically fried food....
![What Food Makes Your Hips Bigger?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/5/0/what_food_makes_your_hips_bigger_12056_300_150.jpg)
Genes are the main factor that decides the size and proportion of hips in a human being. In other words, no food or nutrient has the power to drastically increase or decrease the size of your hips on its own. However, a proper diet along with exercise can indeed change your hip size slightly.
If have...
![The Health Benefits of the Daikon Radish](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/5/8/the_health_benefits_of_the_daikon_radish_11854_300_150.jpg)
Daikon is a special type of radish that primarily grows in the East and South East Asia. Characterized by its white, long root and large leaves, it is commonly diced and added to soups, rice, curries, salads and condiments. Technically, it is a cruciferous vegetable that has nutrition in its roots as well...
![What Foods Have the Most Inulin](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/8/what_foods_have_the_most_inulin_11853_300_150.jpg)
Inulin is an all-natural, key ingredient in prebiotic supplements, that are considered to be extremely helpful in maintaining you gut health. Inulin is a non-caloric carbohydrate that is present in a wide range of fructans, the class of carbohydrates. Actually, it is a soluble fiber that is non-digestible,...
![How to Eat 5 a Day Fruit and Vegetables](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/8/how_to_eat_5_a_day_fruit_and_vegetables_11836_300_150.jpg)
Getting your daily recommended servings of 5 fruit and vegetables a day can seem like a daunting task, but when we consider how much food we actually eat on a daily basis, there is no reason why it shouldn't be possible. Unfortunately, whether it is from conditioning as we grow up or another intrinsic...
![Foods High in Melatonin and Tryptophan](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/7/foods_high_in_melatonin_and_tryptophan_11752_300_150.jpg)
Both melatonin and tryptophan are dietary supplements that are usually recommended to improve sleep and promote calmness in the mind. These two amino acids are essential for a good night's sleep. In fact, increased tryptophan also leads to an increase in melatonin, thus both of them work together to...
![Effects of Apple Cider Vinegar on Empty Stomach](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/9/0/effects_of_apple_cider_vinegar_on_empty_stomach_9090_300_150.jpg)
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Apple cider vinegar is a condiment that many have in the kitchen to flavour salads, but nowadays many also recommend drinking it on empty stomach. But what are the effects of apple cider vinegar on empty stomach? Apple cider vinegar, apart from being a perfect dressing, is also as a natural remedy with endless...
![How to Make Puffed Quinoa at Home](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/7/3/how_to_make_puffed_quinoa_at_home_11374_300_150.jpg)
Although popcorn is the most common, some grains like quinoa can also be puffed or popped to gain a lighter texture. During the 1980s, people started identifying the health benefits of quinoa, a South American crop widely grown in poor soils and harsh climates. Like buckwheat, quinoa is not a grain, but...
![What is Manuka Honey Good for?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/3/3/what_is_manuka_honey_good_for_11331_300_150.jpg)
Manuka honey is a highly appraised type of honey that comes from bees pollinating the Manuka bush in New Zealand. Honey is a well-known superfood that not only adds a sweet taste to many recipes but also is recommended for natural beauty treatments; as well as natural illness remedies. Manuka honey has been...
![What are the Properties of Camphor](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/4/3/what_are_the_properties_of_camphor_10343_300_150.jpg)
Camphor is a white crystalline substance known for its very strong smell. Since it's used in explosives and mothballs, among other things, many people believe that it's created in labs. In fact, camphor is extracted from the wood of some trees in Asia, especially in camphor laurel, an evergreen tree - although...
![The Best Anti-Inflammatory Food](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/6/6/the_best_anti_inflammatory_food_10663_300_150.jpg)
There are many diseases and conditions that can cause an inflammatory process to take place in the body, both externally and internally. In fact, the most common diseases are caused by inflammation, like arthritis, pharyngitis, tendonitis, sinusitis, or conjunctivitis, among others.
In addition to...
![Which Meat is the Least Fattening](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/6/which_meat_is_the_least_fattening_10685_300_150.jpg)
Meat is one of the most widely consumed kinds of food in the world, and thus it is part of most diets. Meat consumption varies according to dietary habits and traditions. For instance, Kuwait is the main consumer of poultry, while Argentina is of beef; Austria is the main consumer of pork, and Mongolia...
![Why Is Okra Good for You](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/2/9/why_is_okra_good_for_you_10928_300_150.jpg)
Traditionally used in far Eastern cuisine for centuries, Okra, also known as Bhindi, is a vegetable whose origin we find in Ethiopia. eaten raw, in soups or salads, many Japanese and Indian recipes include this ingredient.
You may have heard of the fabulous health benefits of Okra but are not quite...
![Are Kalamata Olives Healthy?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/8/are_kalamata_olives_healthy_10840_300_150.jpg)
Kalamata olives, a variety of black olives, are native to Greece, and are either eaten raw or chopped to be added to a dish. Made up of completely ripe olives, these are marinated in vinegar or olive oil and can be easily bought from grocery stores. While these have high sodium content, they contain natural...
![Health Benefits of Umeboshi Vinegar](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/5/8/health_benefits_of_umeboshi_vinegar_10856_300_150.jpg)
We all know about the great amount of properties of apple cider vinegar, but slowly, another kind of vinegar is creeping into our kitchens, thanks to its many health benefits. We're talking about Umeboshi Vinegar, a type of vinegar that has been used for centuries in Asian countries such as China and...
![All the Health Benefits of Cinnamon Tea](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/6/all_the_health_benefits_of_cinnamon_tea_9675_300_150.jpg)
Cinnamon is much more than one of the basic spices of world cuisine widely used as a baking ingredient. Its aroma has been awarded aphrodisiac properties, while its health effects are diverse: helping promote weight loss, improve digestion, reduce anxiety and optimise the level of glucose or cholesterol.
Certainly...
![List of Foods Rich in Tryptophan](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/8/list_of_foods_rich_in_tryptophan_9869_300_150.jpg)
There are foods that actually increase our sense of wellbeing, help improve our mood and allow us to face the day with more positivity and energy. These foods are mainly those that contain high amounts of tryptophan. We are referring to an essential amino acid that is key to the release of serotonin in the...
![Benefits of Lactose-Free Milk](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/2/benefits_of_lactose_free_milk_9293_300_150.jpg)
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Every time we go to the supermarket we're met by an ample selection of different milks. Soy milk, oat milk or lactose-free milk are now available alongside the regular skimmed or semi-skimmed milk. In this OneHowTo article we'll focus on the latter, particularly on the benefits of milk without lactose, which...
![What Are The Benefits Of Eating Coconut](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/0/8/what_are_the_benefits_of_eating_coconut_8804_300_150.jpg)
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The coconut is still a relatively unknown fruit for some people, but you can use both the fruit inside and the hard shell. Coconuts are very rich tasting and can be used in a variety of different recipes. It's also useful in other areas of life, such as handicrafts and medicine. In this OneHowTo article,...
![Benefits Of Eating Apples](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/1/7/benefits_of_eating_apples_8714_300_150.jpg)
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Apples are a delicious fruit with many beneficial properties. Keep reading to discover all the benefits of this exquisite fruit. We all know that eating fruit every day is both healthy and necessary for the body, but the apple is much more than a healthy alternative - it's a miracle fruit. An apple a...
![What Are The Benefits Of Eating Walnuts](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/1/8/what_are_the_benefits_of_eating_walnuts_8811_300_150.jpg)
Nuts are a type of food with many health benefits, but they need to be eaten in moderation because they are high in calories. Although many people were put off them for years because of the fat content, the fats in walnuts are healthy so there's nothing to stop you enjoying them. Like all nuts, walnuts...
![Foods That Contain A Lot Of Water](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/3/8/foods_that_contain_a_lot_of_water_6830_300_150.jpg)
Ingesting the recommended amount of fluid per day, which is around 2 liters for those with a moderate activity rate and who live in a temperate climate, is essential to ensure the proper functioning of our bodies. The water we consume is essential to promoting key processes such as the proper functioning...
![How To Take Royal Jelly](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/6/how_to_take_royal_jelly_6688_300_150.jpg)
Many substances are derived from bees, the most beneficial of which includes royal jelly - a natural product which strengthens the immune system and boasts a number of health-boosting properties. There are several ways of taking this, as we'll explain in more detail in this OneHowTo article on how to take...
![The Best Foods To Detox Your Body](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/5/1/the_best_foods_to_detox_your_body_6150_300_150.jpg)
When we do not enjoy a healthy diet and lifestyle it is normal that our body accumulates toxins. Although our body is designed to remove as many of these as possible over time they accumulate and we end up needing a little extra help to get rid of them.
Exercise, a healthy lifestyle and eating certain...
![What Are the Health Benefits of Garlic](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/5/what_are_the_health_benefits_of_garlic_5585_300_150.jpg)
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Garlic is one of the key ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine which is always welcome in the preparation of meats, sauces, fish and all kinds of recipes. However its tang has made many feel afraid to add it to their favorite dishes. So here at OneHowTo.com we show you what the health benefits of garlic...
![What Are The Benefits Of Eating Wheat Bran](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/9/6/what_are_the_benefits_of_eating_wheat_bran_2698_300_150.jpg)
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Are you wondering what bran is? It's the outer layers of the grain cereal, and can be wheat or oats, resulting from the refining process. And although it might seem otherwise, the fact is that this natural cereal wrapper has multiple beneficial health properties. So do not forget to find out what the...
![How to Eat Oat Bran](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/6/how_to_eat_oat_bran_2679_300_150.jpg)
Have you heard of the benefits of oat bran, but you're not sure what's the correct way to eat it? Do not worry, because it is a very common question when incorporating bran in your diet. That is why we'd like to explain in detail the most common ways to enjoy the properties of this part of cereal. Do...