Jaboticaba fruit, also known as Brazilian grapes, is a native fruit of Brazil. The fruit is round, dark purple, and has a tough outer layer. It has a unique flavor that is sweet and slightly acidic. The fruit is mostly consumed fresh but can also be used to make jams, jellies, wines, and liquors. This...
62-year-old Germaine Mobley from Texas went to Asia King Buffet with a friend. She had been there many times before and ordered one of her favorite dishes: Fried rice. On her drive home, however, she began to feel unwell. The next day she ended up in the hospital with severe food poisoning. What did they...
It’s a safe bet to say that the majority of us eat food every day that is cooked with some kind of fat involved. A bit of butter, a tablespoon of olive oil, and chances are, canola oil. Canola oil is one of the most commonly used fats in cooking and baking. This includes in-store-bought...
There is a lot of pressure in today’s society to have a perfect, flawless complexion. Culturally things like age spots, moles, skin tags, blackheads, and warts are simply not desirable. While there are many remedies that your doctor or dermatologist can give you for these things, natural skin care products and techniques can be just...
Magnesium is an important mineral for our health. It affects many of the functions of our body as well as our sleep and muscle recuperation. Despite its importance, thousands of people in the United States are deficient. This is everything you need to know about magnesium, magnesium deficiency, and how to keep your levels in...
No matter who you ask, all people really have the same goal: to get the most out of their life. Usually, that means living one that is happy, fulfilling, and long. There are a number of things that can be done to achieve this, and you may be surprised to find out that you are...
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role...
A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, whether it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out...
Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recently, a product that has been subject to this misinformation is Apeel – a coating designed to...
Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, that there are 19 different...
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink it to help them wake up in the morning, warm them up during the day, and even before bed to help them sleep at night. Typically, all you ever hear about are the many health benefits of tea – but it may...
Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to function properly. It’s found in all of your bones, teeth, and muscles. It helps your heartbeat and keeps blood pressure normal. It’s one of the most important nutrients in the body. But what if you’re not getting enough calcium? Not consuming enough calcium can lead to...
