Our stomachs are surely one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies — at any point. An estimated nine million Britons are suffering from tummy ache, bloating, wind and cramps. Meanwhile, between 12 to 15 per cent of the population is constipated, and one in five has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes cramps, […]

What does arginine do? Here’s what arginine does for your body: Creates nitric oxide, which widens and relaxes arteries and blood vessels, improving blood flow Helps heal injuries Aids kidneys in removing waste Boosts immune system function   People take arginine as a dietary supplement to help manage heart disease, angina, and erectile dysfunction, as […]

A Conditionally Essential Amino Acid L-arginine is one of the amino acids that is commonly referred to as conditionally essential. The body does not make it on its own but it is naturally found in many foods including: Cottage cheese Wheat germ Nuts Seeds Chocolate Raisins   While eating handfuls of chocolate covered Bridge Mix might seem […]

Why do we need to eat foods that are found to be naturally high in antioxidants? What are antioxidants? Which foods do we need to eat, in order to naturally fight free radicals? Scientists have found that the body forms unstable oxygen molecules, called free radicals; every cell produces tens of thousands of them each […]

Dandelion is an herb. People use the above ground parts and root to make medicine. Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them. Dandelion is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, intestinal gas, gallstones, joint pain, […]

History of Cinnamon Cinnamon has been harvested from the inner bark of trees called Cinnamomum trees for thousands of years. The use of cinnamon dates back as far as 4,000 years ago to Ancient Egypt. Cinnamon was considered a very valuable and rare spice at this time. Frequently being sold at very high costs and given to […]

History of Rye Flour What is rye? Rye, or Secale Cereale, is not as popular as other cereal grains. This long, slender grain, in the same family as barley and wheat. While having a history dating back to 400 B.C. or earlier, is actually one of the newer cultivated grains. It was first harvested wild, […]

What is bulgur wheat? Bulgur wheat is a whole wheat grain that has been cracked and partially pre-cooked. As a whole grain, it is a naturally high-fiber, low-fat, low-calorie vegetarian and vegan food ingredient. In other words, bulgur wheat is cracked and pre-cooked wheat (as opposed to wheat berries, which are the whole, un-cracked and […]

Depriving yourself of foods you enjoy is not productive to your fat loss efforts in the long run. If you want to lose fat permanently and healthfully without going crazy with cravings or battling with binges.  Then here’s what you must do instead: Find a sensible way to work even your most “sinful” favorite foods […]