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
Oats and Health
Oats is a type of cereal grain from the Poaceae grass family of plants. The grain refers specifically to the edible seeds of oat grass, which is what ends up in our breakfast bowls. Oats are most prized for their nutritional value and health benefits. In fact the Food and Drug Administration allows the use … Continue reading Oats and Health
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 