Category: Food EN

Plants have been used as medicines throughout history. Our earliest human ancestors found plants to heal wounds, cure diseases, and ease troubled minds. Evidence exists that plants were used for medicinal purposes some 60,000 years ago. A burial site of a Neanderthal man was uncovered in 1960. 8 species of plants had been buried with him, some of which are still used for medicinal purposes today...

Bananas are rich in nutrients like carbs and potassium, both of which are important for exercise performance and muscle growth. They’re also easy to digest and can slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, making bananas a good food to eat before a workout. (Healthline) Bananas are also good for post-workout recovery. Glycogen (stored carbohydrates) in your liver and muscles –...

Got some cloves, ginger and cinnamon in your kitchen? Why not turn them into a healthy drink to strengthen your immune system? Both ginger and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties; and cloves are packed with antiseptic, antiviral, and antimicrobial compounds. A simple preparation of ginger-cinnamon-clove tea is often used as a natural remedy for sore throats, cold and cough.    ...

You may be tempted to find a few foods you or your kids or family members like and focus on eating those. And it can be easy to fall into routines. But the truth is: Our bodies thrive on variety – a rainbow of nutrients. Research has shown that a colourful diet is a great way to boost your health and vitality.  Eating a diversity of colourful foods – mainly fruits and vegetables – can be...

Eat fruits and vegetables of different colours every day. Plants contain different pigments, or phytonutrients, which give them their colour. Different-coloured plants are linked to higher levels of specific nutrients and health benefits. Eating a variety of colours will increase your intake of different nutrients to benefit various areas of your health. (Healthline) Red, orange, yellow, green,...

Do You Know: The food you eat directly impacts your psychological well-being. Feeling down? Try avocados. Avocado can help fight depression. It contains healthy fats that nourish the brain; as well as potassium and magnesium that help calm the body and mind. This fruit also has folate and Vitamin K, both of which lower symptoms of depression. It also contains tryptophan, which produces the happy...