Black liquorice, or licorice, comes from the liquorice plant, and can be drunk as a tea or eaten as a sweet. Licorice can raise blood pressure levels. The health benefits of black liquorice, also spelt licorice, have been known for centuries in the Middle East, Asia and Greece where it was used for medicinal purposes…
A range of studies carried out over the last decade make it clear that casein does increase cancer growth in people. Does casein promote cancer? Could the most common protein found in cheese and milk promote cancer growth in people? A range of studies carried out over the last decade make it clear that casein…
Science supports a mother’s belief; yogurt (with its live bacterial cultures) improves your immune response. But beware, this is not true for all yogurts. As a child, I remember my mother frequently telling me to eat yogurt because the friendly bacteria would keep me healthy. On the rare occasions my cold would become virulent enough…
People give up gluten for multiple reasons. Sometimes they are motivated by a medical diagnosis, or just a desire to eat more healthfully. What Is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye. Primarily gluten comes from wheat, which finds its way into most commercially produced food. Wheat contamination plays a…
The mind, to perform at its peak, needs special nutrients. There are six essential foods that can help improve memory and keep it sharp into old age. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain disorders are on the rise. While mental deterioration is generally accepted as part of the aging process, there are those who manage to…
Corn is universally popular as a cereal and snack, both for its taste and uses. It is rich in nutrients with many health benefits. Corn, also known as Indian corn or maize, originated in South America or Mexico, and the American Indians taught the Europeans about their indigenous grains. To the native people of the…
Americans consume 5 billion burgers a year but few consumers know what goes into the fast food they eat. What should you know before you eat fast food? If you are like most people, you don’t contemplate long and hard about nutritional aspects of your dinner when you only have a few dollars to spend….
Green tea has a long history and is filled with benefits for all, especially students. This article deals with benefits of this magic potion, green tea. Assignment after assignment, a test on Thursday and on Friday is your group presentation…you barely get any sleep, and the little sleep you get probably makes you feel even…
Some foods are better than others at boosting energy and immunity levels. Learn about some of the most helpful and how to incorporate them into your diet. Most of us know that we need to eat nutritious foods and avoid fast food, sugar, and junk food to feel better. But within this world of nutrition,…
Studies show that oats are decidedly beneficial in lowering cholesterol levels significantly. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that serves several important roles and functions in the body. While normal levels of cholesterol are important for good health, evidence demonstrates that elevated levels of cholesterol greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Experts recommended that the…