Foods

For centuries, flaxseed has been grown and consumed by humans. It may be small in size, but flaxseed certainly holds a big nutritional value. It remains one of the richest sources of Omega 3’s as well as a whole host of other essential vitamins and minerals. 

Chia seeds health benefits have recently received a lot of exposure from nutrition experts who claim it’s the latest superfood. Are these claims substantiated and are chia seeds really that good for you?

Sesame seeds one of those food items are largely overlooked in the modern diet, which is surprising considering how long humans have known about their amazing health benefits. It is only recently with more people becoming aware of ancient traditions that people are looking at foods differently, that they are discovering how easy it is to gain health benefits from simple foods such as sesame seeds.

It is said that Babylonian women used to eat halva as part of their beauty regime. Halva is made of honey and tahini, and tahini is a butter made from ground sesame seeds.  Certainly they were on to a good thing. These mineral and oil rich tiny seeds have many beauty applications that women from around the world can still benefit from today.

When you think about healthy foods, fruits such as apples or cherries might come to mind. In terms of herbs and spices you may think of tumeric, ginger or cinnamon. But have you ever heard of Acerola, Aronia, Elderberry or Seabuckthorn? They aren’t the type of foods that you find in the average supermarket. 

Most spices are usually selected for theirflavouror aroma rather than their health benefits.However, many spices have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes.Here are four sweet spices you may already have in your pantry that could be used to enhance your health:

Herbs have been used through centuries by traditional healers and doctors to help treat a variety of ailments. In the modern world many people now simply turn to commercial pharmaceuticals, yet this in no way reflects that herbs have lost their effectiveness to help heal the body. 

One of the most widely cited benefits of cinnamon is its ability to help regulate blood sugar levels. This plays a vital role in many related body functions and contributes to better health. But did you know that cinnamon can help in the prevention of Alzheimers, cancer and cardiovascular disease? 

Have you ever tasted a curry and thought it could be just that little bit milder or spicier, but adding in less or more curry powder doesn’t really have the right effect? Well this is because it’s the different ingredients in the curry powder that make it spicier or more flavourful. 

Your Natureland honey is carefully selected and produced according to the highest organic beekeeping standards, ensuring it tastes delicious and helps to enhance your health – naturally. Raw honey is one of the most nutritious natural foods available. 

Most herbs and spices lose their flavour and potency over time. This is one of the reasons why many people prefer to grow and use fresh herbs in their cooking. When you don’t have the means to grow your own herbs and spices then next best option is to purchase dried or ground spices to keep in your kitchen.

Sauerkraut juice is essentially fermented cabbage juice. Sauerkraut as a food is not everyone’s favourite, and the thought of drinking sauerkraut juice may be even less appealing. However, for people with an interest in good health and nutrition, it is totally worthwhile considering.