The pomegranate is among the healthiest fruits on the planet. It is red, round, and looks like a red apple with a flower-shaped stem. Its skin is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible seeds. Each seed is surrounded by a red, juicy and sweet seed covering known as an aril. The seeds … Continue reading Pomegranate: The Apple With Many Seeds
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Herbs and Spices: Turmeric
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its golden yellow color. It is a root of a flowering plant that is cultivated mostly in India and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the ginger family. Research has shown that spices, like turmeric and ginger, fight chronic inflammation, which is is associated with many health … Continue reading Herbs and Spices: Turmeric
My Favorite Reads of the Week
I have read some interesting articles and posts relating to the Mediterranean diet and living healthy. I thought I'd share these in a post and maybe make this a regular feature. Prolonging the sunshine feeling with the Mediterranean diet - This post describes the features and benefits of the Mediterranean diet along with ideas on how … Continue reading My Favorite Reads of the Week
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 