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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,...
Some of us have only seen massage chairs as coin-operated attractions in a shopping center. While they may be a way to dispose of some loose change and take a break during a shopping trip, they have relegated them in their minds as little more than a novelty. Others may even worry about the effect of...
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...
Most of us can't wait for the seasons to change. All winter we cannot wait until spring saves us from our frosty doldrums, but by the end of summer we just want to wear a shirt without worrying about sweat patches. As US author John Steinbeck once remarked, “what good is the warmth of summer, without...
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...
We have never had so many options when it comes to food. While such variety can mean we have more options for the type of food we might enjoy, it can also make maintaining a balanced diet very difficult. For people with underlying health conditions which further complicate our nutrition, we need to find...
Vitamin K is a micronutrient that is required for certain essential functions of the human body. It is a fat-soluble vitamin of which there are two variants, vitamin K1 or phylloquinone and K2 or menaquinone (in addition to K3, which is synthetic).
Vitamin K plays a fundamental role in the blood coagulation...
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...
You may have heard the terms dietician and nutritionist and assumed they were interchangeable. They both refer to professionals who help us to eat correctly. However, the scope of their work is not the same, nor does it inform how we eat in the same way. Although both experts in nutrition who analyze...
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...
For anyone wanting to improve their health by changing their diet, the consumption of oats will likely have crossed your mind. This is because oats are both naturally nutritious, as well as free from additives which can do more harm than good. They can be used as an alternative to many wheat-based ingredients...
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...
Dinner is one of the most important meals of the day to regulate, especially if you want to lose weight. At night our bodies prepare for rest and therefore, if we overfill them with heavy calories they struggle to burn and digest this food adequately. For this reason, we suggest opting for light vitamin...
Faced with the emergence of infectious diseases such as the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are some fundamental practices we need to employ to stay safe. Washing our hands is one of the most important. However, when we are outside in the world, a wash station is not always available. Hand sanitizer...
People have become increasingly health conscious and have been substituting their regular tea or coffee with herbal teas or supplements. Herbal tea is not only good for your health, but it tastes good! Honeybush tea is one of these infamous herbal teas, made from leaves of a Honeybush plant (Cyclopia)....
The sensation of burning or pain when urinating can be very annoying and uncomfortable. In general, this discomfort is usually associated with a urinary tract infection. However, this symptoms can also appear as a result of some gynecological disorders. For this reason, if you are experiencing a constant...
Garlic falls among the best home remedies to cure hemorrhoids naturally. This food has a very beneficial vasodilator and anticoagulant effect, perfect in remedial assistance of hemorrhoids or piles. Hemorrhoids and piles are protuberances that occur when the veins located in the anus or rectum become inflamed...
The liver is one of the organs that can easily be affected by inadequate life habits. Poor nutrition or the consumption of excess alcohol can cause diseases of the liver, such as cirrhosis that can become chronic and/or even irreversible. It is for this reason that many people wonder if it is possible...
The Ketogenic diet, also known as keto, has been around for almost 100 years, but it has gained immense popularity over the last while. Nutritionists and dieters are trying to study the different aspects of this diet plan, and find out is a ketogenic diet healthy or not. Actually, keto is a high fat, low carb...
With the arrival of summer and good weather comes the desire to achieve a more toned body. For women it is usually a little more complicated to achieve muscle toning than it is for men, but with a healthy diet and exercise regime nothing is impossible.
Before we begin it’s very important to note the...
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...
There are many different types of tea, all with various health promoting or mood affecting benefits. However, in western culture, when we talk about tea, we usually refer to black tea. It's what you'll get if someone offers you a cuppa and they don't follow up with a question as to what type you want....
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...
We all get tired at the end of the day, especially after a hectic work schedule or even an eventful day off, but being tired is something different from feeling weak all the time. Identifying the difference between fatigue and tiredness can be extremely helpful in recognizing any potential condition or weakness....
Cravings are those uncontrollable desires to eat or drink something badly. Some people may think it is totally psychological and, although this may be part of the explanation, many cravings, especially when pregnant, have a logical and physiological reason behind them. Want to know why you don't crave food...
Whether it's with your partner, your dog or your children, cuddling for a while is an act of affection everybody enjoys. Snuggling up is a reflex act that is an act of the most innocent and primary love that is much more than an act of protection and warmth, as our skin is the biggest organ in our bodies,...
The key to losing weight is to burn more calories than you consume. However, not consuming enough calories can make us can lead to being underweight and even lead to some associated conditions. This is why a balanced diet and regimented exercise are the best ways to lose weight healthily. But what if you are...
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...
The most obvious way to keep an uncircumcised penis from smelling is to wash it, but it is surprising how many still complain of a musty or foul odor emanating from their nether region. Perhaps this is due to mis-education when younger, but there are other reasons you may have for a penis smelling....
Palm oil is a liquid that is extracted from the fruits of the African palm, which is scientifically known as Elaeis guineensis, and has its origin in some African regions, although it is also cultivated in areas of South-East Asia and South America. This oil is one of the most consumed in the world...
Oats and oatmeal are healthy without doubt, and have you ever thought about improving your health by drinking oatmeal water. It is nothing but the water that is left behind after boiling oatmeal in water and straining them. Oatmeal water is known to help in losing weight, reducing cholesterol, regulating...
Eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia but has a large presence on other continents as well. Its leaves and flowers are known for their beneficial properties and even for healing everything that affects the respiratory system, including congestion, colds and the flu. In this oneHOWTO article we will show you...
Rooibos is a natural tea that comes from the shrub Aspalathus Linearis, which is only found on the slopes of Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Also known as "Red Bush tea", the benefits of rooibos are similar to those of red tea. However, this wonder tea contains no contraindications or side effects. It...
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...
It is true that eating a healthy diet should include a daily intake of fruits and vegetables because they're absolutely packed with wonderful nutrients and vitamins. However, if you want to lose weight, you should know that there are some fruits that are more recommended than others because of their high...
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...
We all know that coconut oil has amazing effects on our skin and hair. But are you aware of its properties that are helpful in weight loss as well? First of all, you need to know that coconut oil is saturated fatty oil obtained from matured coconuts. It is a proven fact that countries where coconut oil...
We all know that we should eat plenty of fruits and veggies to receive the nutrients packed in them. Nutrients are necessary to let our body function properly. Incorporating healthy foods in our daily diet is crucial to benefit our entire well-being. But even if we eat all the healthy foods recommended...
Many plant and vegetable oils we use for cooking are named directly by their source and canola oil is no different. How canola was produced is a little novel. Canola is a plant which is essentially a rapeseed plant bred to such an extent that two key substances have been removed - glucosinolates and...
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Milk thistle is a popular herb used primarily for the treatment of liver conditions and it has many other health benefits. Commonly ingested in a capsule or in tea, this plant, despite being a natural remedy, has some contraindications which should be taken into account to ensure your well-being. If...
For the last half century or so, Transcendental Meditation (TM) has grown in popularity as a method for mindfulness, relaxation and, for some, spiritual enrichment. Developed by the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi during the 1950's, the technique became popular thanks, in part, to the enigmatic leader who passed...
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...
The main benefits of drinking rose water include helping digestion, improving skin, and improving mood, while the side effects of drinking rose water are negligible, if the rose water is pure and organic.
The benefits of rose water for the the skin are not new. Rose water has been used in creams and tonics...
Wattleseed is the edible seed of Australian Acacia that is traditionally eaten in cooked or in milled form. For more than 40,000 years, Australian women collect their pods, parch seeds with the fire, grind them to make flour and mix with water to make cakes. Wattleseed has a nutty aroma like roasted coffee...
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....
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...
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Lactose intolerance, an increasingly common condition, is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, causing side effects, such as stomach pain and nausea. It can be caused by genetics, but can also be acquired later in life, sometimes even due to damage sustained to the small intestine....
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Red clay is an abundant material in nature, where it is often found as a soil. However, what many people don't know is that red clay is also a very effective natural remedy with many and varied applications for health and beauty.
The composition of red clay is very similar to that of green clay, but...
Blessed are those who naturally have fast metabolism. Every time you eat something, the enzymes in your body break it down to convert it into energy, so that your body, heart and brain keep working the way they should. Every person has a different metabolic rate at which their food is broken down in their...
Hibiscus is native to Africa and is famous worldwide for its many health benefits. The most common use of this plant is for tea, but you can also boil it and have water with ice as a refreshing drink. Hibiscus is used especially in Latin America to prepare juice to accompany meals, better known as hibiscus...
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