This Little Tree Tomato is Packed with Nutrition
The tree tomato, also known as the tamarillo, is a member of the nightshade family, just like the regular tomato. It is thought to have originated in the high altitude forests of the Andes of Brazil and Peru in South America. Today, it's cultivated in many of the worlds subtropical regions and on a commercial scale in large orchards...
The Best and Worst Ways to Eat Potatoes
There are all kinds of different potatoes, including classic russet potatoes, Yukon Gold, red potatoes, white potatoes, fingerling potatoes and even blue potatoes. No matter what type you like best, whether or not you're eating a health food, really depends on how your potatoes are prepared. Another important consideration when it comes to potatoes, and many other types of produce,...
The #1 Oil that Promotes Blindness
There remains a great deal of confusion around the so-called “healthy” cooking oil called canola. If you are still cooking with canola or eating foods that contain canola, you will want to read this article. There is no such thing as a naturally occurring plant named canola, but rather a plant that results from the super-hybridization (genetic modification) of the...
Coconut Oil Skin Exfoliator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrashjBmO5I&feature=youtu.be People in the tropics have been using coconut oil for their skin for thousands of years. Coconut oil is an amazing moisturizer and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. No need to spend thousands of dollars on chemical-filled beauty products when mother nature provdies the answer. Just a little goes a long ways and combining this tropical treasure...
Truth or Myth: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
Should you feed a cold and starve a fever, starve a cold and feed a fever, or neither one? Most health experts say starving is never the right answer, but at the same time, you should listen to your body. If you really don't feel like eating, lowering your calorie intake is okay provided you're taking in plenty of...
7 Reasons to Eat this Perennial Woody Shrub
Thyme is an herb that's commonly used for cooking, but it also offers a multitude of health benefits. You're probably familiar with this perennial shrub with a thin woody base and square stems. It features tiny, light-green colored, slightly curved aromatic leaves as well as small and fragrant white or lilac hued flowers which appear in the summer. The flowers,...
Can Birth Control Cause Depression?
While responsible family planning is certainly an important issue, oral birth control pills have a dark side. These contraceptives function by affecting hormonal levels within the female body, namely estrogen and progesterone. As every woman's body is different, each individual reacts to these types of medications in a different way. As these meds affect the hormones, some women experience mood...
German Researchers Investigate Brown Fat’s Potential in Weight Loss
In the worldwide fight against obesity and its related health issues, German researchers are focusing on an ally that can be found right inside our own bodies: brown fat. This type of fat serves to heat the body, and also aids the body in burning calories rapidly. While brown fat is mostly present in babies, as well as animals that...
14 Ways Bee Pollen Works to Super Boost Your Health
Bee pollen is one of nature's most powerful superfoods. The male seed of a flower blossom, it's collected by honey bees and combined with the insects’ digestive enzymes. The pollen is a mixture of sticky pollen granules and contains nearly all the nutrients humans need to thrive, including protein. If you haven't been consuming bee pollen regularly, here are 14...
How to Protect Yourself from Dangerous Viruses and Bacteria Such as Ebola
The recent, frightening outbreak of the Ebola virus has been all over the news, and people are understandably worried. While your chances of contracting Ebola are virtually nil unless you have had contact with an infected person (as the virus is spread through blood and bodily fluids such as urine, feces, saliva, vomit, sweat, and semen,) there are still other...
