Doctors recommend plant-based diets for better health
Forget popping pills: Physicians have begun recommending vegetables and fruits to their patients. From the American Cancer Society to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, medical groups [...]
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Mint – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Mints, also known as mentha, are a genus of aromatic herbs which includes peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). In recent years, these plants have become synonymous w [...]
Jalapeño – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Jalapeño is a perennial plant that grows up to a meter in height and which sprouts small, white flowers after 45 days and green pepper pods after 60 days of transplantation. It is picked an [...]
Parsley – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Parsley is a widely popular herb characterized by its fragrant and slightly bitter taste, and is often used as a decorative garnish in many dishes. The two most popular types of parsley are [...]
Zucchini – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com
Zucchinis (also called courgettes) are a summer squash that has a green color. Although they’re usually considered a vegetable, zucchinis are actually a fruit. These are a staple in b [...]
Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find
While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rach [...]
Plant protein found to reduce reproductive health problems in women
A study entitled Indications that Veggie Protein May Stave Off Early Menopause that was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that the intake of high amounts of vegetable [...]
The secret to longevity may be as simple as eating less sugar
Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra said the secret behind the “world’s healthiest village”, which can be found in the village of Pioppi in southern Italy, was as simply as consuming less [...]
Is there a difference between fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables?
It was previously believed that frozen fruits and vegetables contain lower nutritional value compared with their fresh counterparts, and that essential vitamins and minerals deplete during [...]
Prostate cancer breakthrough: Combination of three plant-based nutrients found to MELT AWAY prostate cancer cells
A fascinating new study published in Precision Oncology has found that a combination of three plant-based nutrients “melts away” prostate cancer cells. The study, led by Univers [...]
