Why You Should be Drinking Jasmine Tea
With ‘jasmine’ coming from a Persian word meaning ‘fragrant flower,’ we can only expect that the plant promises a lot of healthy benefits. In fact, the plant’s blossoms are added to dry tea leaves....
Have you Ever Eaten Zucchini?
Do you know Zucchini? It is also known as courgette, is a summer squash that is native to the Americas. It belongs to the species, Cucurbita people, along with a few other types of...
Chamomile: Get Ready for Soothed Skin!
Chamomile, a long time ago, was grown as a kitchen herb and air freshener to help mask bad odor. Now, powdered chamomile is included in the preparation of cosmetics and food. Along with honey, powdered chamomile...
Elderberries: 12 Health Benefits We’re So Amped About
So we thought it would be fun to share a bunch of health benefits elderberries offer–they contain a host of medicinal properties and are a fantastically delicious food. Elderberries possess rutin, antioxidants (flavonoids and...
You`d Wish you Knew Artichokes Earlier
Digestive and liver problems, really, can now be history. Yes. There's this member of the sunflower family from the Mediterranean and Canary Islands, one of the oldest foods known to humans that can do...
10 Reasons you would Love Brussels Sprouts
The first thing that struck me about this name is the part of it which is capital of Belgium. So my inquisitive self, I went searching for the reson behind the name. And yes,...
Fact: You Need to Incorporate Flaxseed into Your Diet
Flaxseed is quite popular for several reasons, but especially for its ability to provide the body with a significant quantity of Omega-3 fatty acids and the versatility of both its seed and oil. Many are...
Bee Pollen: Meet the Healthy Pollen Ball You’ve Been Overlooking
Bee pollen is actually a ball of pollen produced by young bees. It is a mixture of saliva, nectar (honey), and pollen. These young bees then take the balls back to the hive on...
Your Body does Need Rutabaga
Rutabagas are rich vegetables that grow above the ground, used as winter food for human consumption, livestock, and cattle. The name, rutabaga, has a Swedish origin which can be translated as Swedish turnip. The...
California Poppy, Another Healthy Delight
Ever wondered why the California Poppy is revered by many? Or can you take a guess why florists beyond the borders of its native habitats, California and Mexico, buzz out recommendations on a need...
Barberry: You Need to Try This Natural Herb!
Are you aware that the herb called barberry is capable of improving heart health, cleansing the gut, and could even prevent diabetes and cancer? In fact, berberine, a component found in barberry, helps to...
Ever Heard of Job`s Tears?
I came across this quite interesting herb a couple of weeks ago as I spent some time watching a plant documentary on TV. I got amazed at the many things this herb can do,...
Caraway Seeds: More than Just an Exotic Name
Caraway seeds may sound exotic and uncommon but they are actually very popular and used in preparing meals. Owing to localization and differences in translation, Caraway seeds are essentially the same as fennel or...
Lungwort is Here for you!
Just a few days ago, I needed a document, and I didn't know where exactly I kept it, as it had been a long while I used it. This got me searching the entire...
What you should Know about the Super Nut: Black Walnut
Walnut is one of the healthiest superfoods and its been around for decades. The nutritional content of walnut has been shown to help fight depression, improve brain health, boost heart health and more. However,...
Let`s Talk about Horehound
I gave Jane, a friend, a call after she left the hospital on a two-week admission, and just as I was about to apologize for not paying another visit after I visited her last,...
Here’s Why You Need Some Dandelion Leaves in Your Diet
Dandelion is one plant that can survive just about anywhere—in your garden, backyard, and even in cracked pavements or sidewalks around your house. I bet you didn’t also know that dandelion leaves have a...
Who Else is Joining the Bayberry Squad?
Hey folks! I bet you know most berries, don't you? Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries – my oh my, I could go on and on. But have you heard of Bayberry?
Bayberry is botanically known as...
Now to the Fantastic Hyssop!
Just three days ago, I visited Sarah, a friend and counsellor. During my first 5-8 minutes with her, Sarah's attention was dedicated to the content of a cup. She kept sipping and unlike her,...
