Thyme has been used for centuries not only as a flavorful cooking herb but also for its medicinal properties. Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used thyme for incense, embalming or for anecdote for various conditions. With the increase use and popularity of essential oils, thyme oil is also now growing in popularity for various anecdotes. […]
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Is Tempeh Healthy?
Tempeh is a soy product that is popular in Southeast Asia. People following a vegan or vegetarian diet also commonly consume tempeh as a protein source. Tempeh is made by fermenting cooked soy beans and may also contain grain products. Compared to tofu, tempeh is more firm, dense and has a subtle nutty flavor. Tempeh […]
What is Cocoa Butter Good For?
Cocoa butter is an edible ingredient found in food and also a common ingredient in skin products. It has nothing to do with butter from milk, but instead cocoa butter is what comes from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter is actually made from cocoa beans. The beans are taken from cocoa fruit and are cleaned, roasted […]
Is Naked Juice Actually Good For You?
Pure fruit juice can be a source of vitamin C, but juice is a concentrated source of sugar even if it’s all natural. Consuming fruit juice does count as a serving of fruit, but the way the body handles juice from whole fruit is different. One of the main differences from consuming juice compared to […]
Can Chlorophyll Cure Bad Breath?
The bright green color in plants and algae is from the plant compound chlorophyll. Plant chlorophyll is used in photosynthesis to trap sunlight. Researchers are still studying how chlorophyll is absorbed and metabolized in the body. Consuming chlorophyll either from food or supplemental form is often associated with many health claims such as: lowering inflammation, […]
4 Ways Fennel Can Improve Your Health (Evidence Based)
Fennel is a vegetable that has a slight licorice taste and has been part of Mediterranean diets for centuries. Fennel, which is native to the Mediterranean region, is now grown in different parts of the world and is fairly easy to find in most grocery stores. The whole plant is edible: the bulb, stalks, leaves […]
This is How Much Calcium You Need and The Best Ways to Get It
Calcium is well known to be the building block for bones. In fact, 99 percent of calcium in the body is stored in bones. Besides building strong bones, calcium has many other vital functions in the body. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction, dilation, nerve signaling, cell signaling and hormonal secretion (1). […]
Why it’s Healthier to Eat Whole Grains Instead of Refined
Grains are basically the seeds of plants that we can eat. They are a source of energy, mainly from carbohydrates, and provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. Grains basically have three parts to them: the outer bran layer, inner endosperm, and the innermost germ. Whole grains encompass all three parts of the grain. The […]
What Are the Benefits of Vitamin A? (Top Vitamin A Foods)
Vitamin A actually encompasses compounds called retinoids, retinal, retinol and carotenoids. The difference of forms of vitamin A depend on if they come from animal or plant foods. The body converts carotenoids from plant foods into vitamin A. Vitamin A from animal foods like dairy and meat are already in the usable form for the […]
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Purple Potatoes
Purple potatoes are a relatively new potato available in the US. Purple potatoes originally come from South America. These potatoes have been used in Peru and Bolivia for centuries. The purple color these potatoes provide add much more than a pop of color to a meal. The phytochemicals called anthocyanins are what give the purple […]
What Is The Difference Between Natural And Organic Food?
Walk into a grocery store and you will find yourself sifting through information on food packages. Paying attention to nutrition and ingredient labels can help steer you to make healthier food purchases at the store. There are many other labels that can come on food too: reduced fat, high in fiber, organic and natural are […]
Is Skyr Better Than Greek Yogurt?
Skyr is a relatively new food item in the US, but it has been used for over a century in Iceland. The texture, flavor and nutritional profile for Skyr is similar to Greek yogurt, but people in Iceland consider Skyr more like a cheese than a yogurt. According to Cook’s Science (1), the traditional way […]
