8 Impressive Health Benefits of Asafoetida
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Asafoetida is a gum resin obtained from the Ferula plant. It is used as a spice and medicine in many...
Read more9 Health Benefits of Mangoes and Precautions
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Cultivated largely in countries of Asia, Africa, and Central America, mangoes come in varying sizes and hues of yellow and...
Read more11 Best Natural Antibiotics and How to Use Them
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Antibiotics are a class of medication with a chemical formulation that kills or inhibits bacterial growth. (1) They can be...
Read more10 Health Benefits of Eating Carrots Every Day
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Carrots are the most commonly consumed root vegetable all over the world. It is used in a variety of savory...
Read more10 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Oregano
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The first thing that comes to mind upon hearing about oregano is how it makes pizza and pasta sauces delicious....
Read more11 Reasons Why Pineapple Is Good for You
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Pineapple is a tropical fruit grown in the Philippines, India, China, Kenya, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Used medicinally by many cultures,...
Read moreAnorexia: What You Need to Know
By Miriam Christie, MS, RD, LD, ABD
With the growing access to the Internet and media, the pressure to conform to the unrealistic standards of beauty is...
Read more10 Health Benefits of Eating Broccoli
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The green cousin of cauliflower, broccoli has gained a lot of limelight in the health and fitness field. They both...
Read more10 Reasons Why Blueberries Are Good for You
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Blueberries – the round blue/purple berries – have gained immense popularity as functional foods due to their variety of health...
Read more10 Health Benefits of Black Seeds and How to Use Them
By Jonathan Valdez, RDN, ACE-CPTN, ACE-CPT
Black seeds, scientifically known as Nigella sativa, is a common kitchen ingredient with a pungent, bitter, and peppery flavor with...
Read more10 Foods That Work As Natural Laxatives to Relieve Constipation
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Constipation is a common complaint in about 15% of the general population. It is defined as the infrequent and difficult...
Read moreCardamom for Health: Nutrition, Benefits, and Precautions
By Kathy Rollin, RDN, ACE-CPT
The delectable aroma of many aromatic teas and Indian sweet and savory dishes is ascribed to the tiny black seeds...
Read moreHow to Deal With Lactose Intolerance
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Lactose is a type of sugar present in milk and some milk products. The human body has an enzyme called...
Read more11 Health Benefits of Grapes and Nutritional Content
By Miriam Christie, MS, RD, LD, ABD
Grapes are delicious juicy fruits growing in clusters on a woody vine called Vitis vinifera. The grapes come in different...
Read moreHow to Increase Your Calcium Levels
By Sejal Desai, MD
The main function of calcium in the body is to build and maintain a strong skeletal structure, but it is...
Read moreAre Lemon Seeds Good for Health?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Lemons are famous for so many reasons. They add great flavor to dishes, are high in vitamin C, bring about...
Read more17 Kitchen Ingredients That Work Like Natural Medicines
By Anthony Payne, NMD, MD (Hon.)
The use of natural ingredients to remedy or relieve various health problems is increasing with every passing year and for...
Read more8 Best Foods to Improve Vaginal Health
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
There is so much you are willing to do to maintain good health, both inside and out, but do you...
Read more13 Best Foods to Improve Brain and Cognitive Function
By Kathy Rollin, RDN, ACE-CPT
The brain is a complex and powerful part of the human body that keeps working continuously from birth until death....
Read more10 Foods That Are Beneficial Against Common Cold
By Cindy Moustafa, CNS, MS
As the name suggests, the common cold is perhaps one of the most prevalent ailments. Virtually everyone has come down...
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