Foods

Why whole grain? What makes whole grains healthier, and what does the concept of whole grains even mean?

For thousands of years sourdough bread has been a source of healthy bacteria in the human diet, including lactic acid bacteria (from the Lactobacillus species) also found in lots of fermented dairy products.

Legend has it that aloe vera has been used as a medicinal plant for more than 5000 years. While there are many different of species of aloe that grow naturally in Africa, it is only the aloe vera species that is believed to be beneficial for both internal and external applications. 

There are many claims of the benefits of drinking juices ranging from improved sporting performance, to detoxing or even curing chronic health conditions. Are these stories for real? We scoured forums for people sharing their personal stories and the benefits of drinking juice.

Flaxseed has for centuries been hailed as a nutrition gem. The problem is that the tough outer shell keeps all the nutrition inside. This means the seed needs to be processed in some form in order for your body to be able to absorb the nutrients. 

You may have heard a lot of talk about Fats, Omega 3’s and Omega 6’s, but what does it really mean for you and your health. What are Omega’s and what part to they play in achieving good health?

The core of the pineapple holds a wonderful secret for those interested in natural therapies and holds great promise for further research of cancer treatments. Even more interesting is that this little secret is not new. It has been reported on since the 1970’s and been used as part of traditional medicine in tropical regions for centuries.

Even though millet has been a food staple for many traditional cultures for centuries, few people living in modern cities have tasted millet, let alone been made aware of its health benefits. Instead millet is often used in bird and animal feed. 

Flaxseed is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. The seeds are packed with essential vitamins and minerals and contain some of the highest levels of Omega 3’s. Adding flaxseed to your daily meals can help you maintain better nutrition and a healthier body. Here are 4 easy ways to get a flaxseed nutrition boost:

Now, when it comes to matters of the heart – health wise, most people are inclined to defer to the views promoted by modern medicine. Certainly in some instances, they have their place, but are we too quick to fill a prescription at the pharmacy or subject ourselves to a myriad of injections and tests?

Millet has a neutral, somewhat nutty flavour. It serves as an ideal accompaniment for rich curries or stews, but can also be combined with other ingredients and served as a main dish on its own. Millet goes well with a wide variety of herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables to create different sweet or savoury meals. 

Millet is a gluten free grain that grows well in arid regions. There are several varieties of millet and some types are used as feed for chickens and cattle. The most common type used for human consumption is proso millet which resembles uncooked quinoa or mustard seeds.