Food&Nutrition

Brussels Sprouts: Fun Facts and Health Benefits

Historically speaking, Brussels sprouts are among the least popular of the cruciferous vegetables, especially if one takes into consideration their ubiquitous cousin, plain old cabbage. Nevertheless, in recent decades, Brussels sprouts (along with broccoli, another...

Broccoli: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Broccoli is probably the vegetable which has suffered the most from cliché cultural representations of healthy eating over the now 70+ years of mass media driven society. However, clichés are not 100 percent detrimental constructions. Like myths and stereotypes, they...

Green Beans | Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Green Beans | Benefits and Nutrition Facts

In comparison with more “leafy” vegetables, the qualities of green beans have not permeated traditional wisdom as much. That may be because of multi-secular habits or because they are not regarded quite as appealing as their more voluminous cousins. Nevertheless,...

Artificial Sweeteners Dangers and Benefits

Artificial Sweeteners Dangers and Benefits

The latter are more popularly known as artificial sweeteners. Judging by the fact that there are thousands of scientific studies conducted on them, people naturally assume that they are, to some extent, reliable. Moreover, if someone has any doubts about them, the U.S...

Iron Rich Foods That are Not Meat

Iron Rich Foods That are Not Meat

The Need for Iron Iron is one of the most important minerals in our body playing an essential part in the oxygen transportation and can be found in any living organisms. In the human body it is present mainly in the blood (in the form of proteins – hemoglobin),...

Best Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources 2016

Best Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources 2016

A balanced diet is of utmost importance for people of all ages. Regardless of one’s health status, most calories should be obtained from nutritious sources. Vitamins and minerals found in fruits, vegetables, milk products or meat are essential for the body’s inner...

Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder Unrevealed

Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder Unrevealed

Cocoa Powder Theobroma cocoa is the scientific name of the plant more commonly known as the cocoa tree. The name bears a Greek origin and literally means “food of the Gods”. The cacao tree has been used for its health-related benefits ever since the ancient Mayan and...