Ragi, or also known as nachni, finger millet, red millet, and kezhvaragu, is a tiny grain resembling red mustard seeds. It is very nutritious and a rich source of protein, fiber, iron, and calcium. Furthermore, it is also rich in methionine, an essential amino acid required for the process of protein synthesis. You may know […]
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Cabbage belongs to the same group as broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Those kinds of vegetables belong to the brassica genus. Chinese cabbage is packed with a lot of nutrients while being low in calories. There are some studies which show that eating cabbage is effective to reduce inflammation and protect the immune system. Furthermore, it […]
Castor oil has been used for centuries because of its beneficial medicinal and beautifying properties. These benefits of castor oil will tell you all you need to know about the benefits. Castor oil comes from the castor oil plant which grows in tropical summer rainfall climates and is mainly cultivated in Africa, Jamaica, India, China, […]
Black sesame seeds are popular as a substitute for white sesame seeds. It is because they retain their original flavor, aroma and texture. Not only that, they are also a great and gluten-free alternative you can use to make flours. No wonder, in Asia, there are some products are made with black sesame seeds, such […]
You might not be familiar with juniper berries. Juniper tree is an evergreen shrub growing in many parts of the world, specifically in North America, Asia and Europe. Juniper trees produce seed cones that are commonly known as juniper berries. The colors of the berries vary, however, most of them are deep blue. They also […]
Maqui berry, or also known as Chilean Wineberry, is a tree species which is native to Chile. It is laden with dark purple berries. It has been consumed since long time ago as a fresh fruit in juice form. Nowadays, it is now found as a freeze-dried powder which is made from the whole fruit. […]
Hawthorn berry, or also known as hawthorn, is a fruit which grows on shrubs of the genus Crataegeus. This fruit is commonly planted in parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. Despite the small size, it has a lot of health benefits that might surprise you, such as treating high and low blood pressure, congestive […]
Kakadu plum, also known as gubinge or billygoat plum, is a small fruit originated from the Eucalypt open woodlands across Northern Australia. This fruit is pale green with a stone in the center. Its size is over half an inch (1.5 to 2 cm) long and weight is around 2-5 grams. It is fibrous and […]
Golden berry is a fruit which color is yellow-orange and is wrapped in a papery husk. It has similar appearance to a tomatillo. Golden berries have a tangy taste similar to tropical fruits too. Golden berries are native to the Andean Mountains in South America, especially in the area of the Peruvian and Chilean highlands. […]
There are a lot of types of honey and they are all amazing as they give a lot of benefits to our health. Just read some types of honey and their amazing benefits in health benefits of sourwood honey and health benefits of raw Manuka honey. Another type of honey is the buckwheat honey. Buckwheat […]