Food and Health
Flax seeds
Flax seeds are small, brown or golden-colored seeds that come from the flax plant. They have been used for thousands of years for their nutritional and medicinal properties.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of pumpkins, which are a type of squash. They are a popular snack and ingredient in various culinary dishes.
Lettuce
Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps.
coffee
Coffee contains nearly 400 other chemicals, including trace amounts of several vitamins and minerals, tannins, and caramelized sugar. Some Special Coffee drinks have more fat and calories than a rich dessert.
honey
Honey is a wonder food, its nutritional value is very limited; honeys are mostly sugars - fructose and glucose, with some sucrose. Honey is higher in calories than sugar.
mushrooms and truffles
Mushrooms are virtually fat-free and a valuable source of dietary fiber. They provide good amounts of potassium, selenium, riboflavin, thiamin, folate, B6 and zinc.
blood pressure
As blood circulates through the body, it exerts varying degrees of force on artery walls; doctors refer to this as blood pressure.
anemia
Anemia is the umbrella term for a variety of disorders characterized by the inability of red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen.
strawberries
Strawberries are delicious, low in calories and very high in vitamin C. Strawberries are also a good source of folate. The seeds in strawberries provide insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipation.
lemon
Lemons are one of the most widely used of all citrus fruits. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C. Fresh lemon juice is a summer thirst quencher.
ginger
The ginger is used for flavoring foods. Ginger is used as ingredient in recipes. Ginger has a long and honored tradition in folk medicine. Ginger has anticancer properties.
eggs
Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse. Eggs contain all the essential amino acids. Egg has protein, B vitamins, vitamins A and D, zinc and iron.
carrots
Carrots are our most abundant source of beta carotene, a compound that can function as an antioxidant and can also be converted by the body into vitamin A.
cherries
Cherries are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. The flavor and low calorie content of the various sweet varieties make cherries an ideal snack or dessert.
black berries
Blackberries are high in fiber. When fully ripe, blackberries are sweet and juicy. Blackberries contain ellagic acid, a substance that is believed to help prevent cancer.
bananas
Bananas are one of nature's ideal snacks. Bananas are bland, easy to digest and unlikely to produce allergies. A medium banana contains close to 500 mg of potassium.