Many of us believe that there is not much to eating fruit—simply just slicing them up and popping them into our mouths. However, there is an important way and time to eat them—so what are they? Lesson 1 Never consume fruits after your meals. Fruits should ALWAYS be eaten on an empty...
ARTICHOKE: Greek mythology claims that Zeus was responsible for the creation of the artichoke. After being rejected from a young beautiful mortal women named Cynara, Zeus transformed her into the plant we know today as the artichoke! Besides their history in Greek mythology, artichokes have been considered a delicacy and a...
Most of us are familiar with aphrodisiac foods such as oysters, chocolate and truffles. Yet there are a number of others, that are, surprising, to say the least. This week we present to you a number of unconventional aphrodisiac treats from different cultures around the globe! Cobra Blood (Southern China, Southeast Asia &...
Ranked as one of the five most important healing plants, research has confirmed bitter melon’s power to lower blood sugar in diabetic patients and to fight cancer. Botanically, it belongs to the same family as squash, watermelon, cantaloupes and cucumber: Cucurbitaceae, and its genus is Momordica. Interestingly enough, the Latin name 'Momordica'...
Although most of you may recognise basil as the prominent ingredient in pesto sauce, its uses extend well beyond the kitchen, and for good reason. Here are 7 quintessential facts about basil that you might not have known… Even though basil is indigenous to Asia, this medicinal and aromatic plant’s...