Alternative Health Ideas

How quinoa will benefit you Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a type of cereal, actually a seed of a leafy plant (it is not derived from the family of grasses and therefore is not a true cereal). It originates from South America. The Incas called it ‘the mother of all grain’ (though technically it is not […]

Avocado is a ‘superfood’. It possesses excellent nutritional qualities as it contains high levels of unsaturated lipids, dietary fibers, vitamins, magnesium potassium and antioxidants. Eating avocado has been shown to be extremely healthy. It is a fruit that grows on trees that originally came from Central America. Here are the health benefits of eating avocado:

Chili peppers (Capsicum genus) are fruits that originated from the Americas and are now grown all over the world. They are widely used to spice up dishes, more so in some countries. In addition to their tasty properties they have a positive impact on our health.   1. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases Capsaicinoids are compounds

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a plant from the Mediterranean region that is commonly used as a garnish or ingredient in a wide number of recipes. Parsley contains compounds that have specific health benefits.   1. Diuretic Parsley is a natural diuretic (a stimulant to pass urine). Parsley reduces the absorption of sodium, and with it

There are good reasons to try improve your sense of smell besides making food tastier and enjoying the delicious aromas of foods, fresh coffee, good wine and perfumes. 1. Improve your mood  Stimulation by various smells has been shown in clinical studies to affect your mood, either positively or negatively. Pleasant smells can improve your

Eggplant (Solanum melongena), also known as aubergine in some countries or brinjal in Asia, originates from Asia, where it has been cultivated since historic time, is a fruit commonly used in cooking recipes from Mediterranean and Asian regions. As in most of the plant foods, many phenolic compounds can be found in eggplants. While these