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 Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control
Your weight is important in staying healthy. If your weight is in the "healthy" range, keep it there. If you are overweight, avoid gaining weight and lose some if you can. Daily exercise is important in losing weight, so it is no surprise that daily exercise and weight control are at the base of the … Continue reading The Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control
Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate
In the last post, the Healthy Eating Pyramid was presented. How does this translate to what we actually put on our plate? This is where the Healthy Eating Plate comes in. It serves as a guide to help people make the best eating choices. The Healthy Eating Plate is shown below followed by the key points. … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate
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 