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05/18/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Hemp seed oil: A healthy and sustainable source of omega fatty acids
Fish oil capsules have become synonymous with healthy omegas as they dominated the market for many years. But there is actually a better and more sustainable source of omegas – hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant, which is commonly known as hemp. Since ancient times, […]
03/30/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Organic functional mushrooms: best immune-boosting medicine from Mother Nature
Organic functional mushrooms refer to exotic mushrooms that grow in dense forests, on fallen logs or even on the Himalayan plateau. Known as “medicinal mushrooms” by traditional and folk medicine practitioners and often termed as “mushroom nutraceuticals” by manufacturers of dietary supplements, these superfoods are now referred to as “adaptogenic mushrooms” for their role in […]
03/16/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Cacao nibs: The ultimate superfood packed with antioxidants
Cacao nibs are pure cacao beans (or seeds) from the Theobroma cacao tree that are chopped or broken into very small pieces. These bitter, chocolatey-tasting cacao nibs are loaded with an impressive amount of nutrients and powerful plant compounds that have been shown to benefit health in many ways. When you eat cacao nibs, you are […]
03/11/2022
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By Ralph Flores
Can this popular vegetable in Nigerian cuisine protect the liver from oxidative damage?
Scientists from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria found that editan (Lasianthera africana), a shrub native to central Africa, may protect the liver from antibiotic-induced damage. In their report, which appeared in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, the team examined whether editan leaves can protect the liver from oxidative damage in vivo. Editan is a staple […]
01/18/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Nutrient-dense acai berries: The ultimate superfood for optimal health
Acai (pronounced as “ah-sigh-yee”) is a palm fruit native to the rainforests of South America and harvested from the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which grows in large sprays on fan-like branches much like grapes. The acai berry, whose pit constitutes about 80 percent of the fruit, has been a local dietary staple of the people […]
01/14/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Grapes: Versatile fruit with health benefits
Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They grow in […]
09/10/2021
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By Zoey Sky
6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
In Eastern medicine, reishi mushrooms are used to treat various health complaints. According to several studies, this unique superfood also offers many benefits, such as improving your immunity and boosting your heart health. Reishi or lingzhi mushrooms contain compounds like peptidoglycans, polysaccharides and triterpenoids that all contribute to the superfood’s many health benefits when consumed fresh […]
08/10/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Coffee bean extracts contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can help fight chronic disease
Coffee bean extract contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help fight chronic health problems, according to a study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Autonomous University of Madrid treated fat cells of mice with water-based extracts from coffee bean skins. The researchers found that the phenolic compounds, protocatechuic acid […]
04/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Jatu-phala-tiga isn’t just a potent antioxidant, it also has potential anti-aging properties
Oxygen is a colorless, tasteless gas that humans need to breathe. In a similar way, cells require oxygen for respiration. Various chemical reactions are involved in this process, which results in the production of energy from food. But along with energy, cellular respiration also generates byproducts known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Also called free radicals, ROS […]
04/01/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This traditional African medicine can naturally prevent diabetes, says study
Bridelia ferruginea is a straggly tree commonly found in the Savannah region. It is widely used in Traditional African Medicine for the treatment of bruises, boils, burns and arthritis. According to studies, the plant’s anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective remedy for these ailments. The stem bark of B. ferruginea also possesses other medicinal properties, such as anti-ulcer, […]
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