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Health Benefits Of Chocolate
In historical Aztec times chocolate or ‘Cacao’ was sacred and was associated with love and fertility. It was considered a food for the gods and was used as currency.
Now, why do I call it Cacao and never Cocoa? Raw cacao is the unprocessed bean used to make cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is processed and [...]
Deliciously Nutty Hazelnuts
Nuts in general are a great addition to any diet. They are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and they are a great source of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
Hazelnuts in particular have a rich, pungent and naturally nutty flavor. They come from the hazel tree which is grown in the northern hemisphere specifically [...]
Chives Are Not So Ordinary
You may think that chives are just like any other ordinary herb in the kitchen, but they are actually more than that. Chives are a member of the onion family – they are the smallest species of this group of veggies which includes leeks, shallots and garlic.
The good thing about chives is that they are [...]
Navy Beans, An Excellent Source Of Fiber
Putting beans on top of your favorite foods list may sound boring, but there are a lot of ways that they can be enjoyed. Navy beans taste great in Mexican bean burritos, Italian pasta, chili, bean soup and baked beans.
Navy beans which have a creamy white color are a member of the legume family. They [...]
Don’t Discount The Health Benefits Of Alfalfa Sprouts Just Yet
In 1999, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the safety of eating raw sprouts. There were some contamination issues which lead to a lot of people being skeptics when it comes to consuming alfalfa, radish and clover sprouts.
However, don’t discount the health benefits of alfalfa sprouts just yet. As long as [...]
The Remarkable Health Benefits Of Acai Fruit
Have you ever heard of this unusual fruit which is called Acai? The Acai fruit is actually a member of the berry family which grows from a special palm tree iin the Amazon.
Acai fruits have been included in the ’superfoods’ category because of their high nutritional content. Take a look at the following benefits that [...]
Cool Peppermint Leaves
If there is one plant which literally gives off a cooling effect to foods and drinks, that is none other than peppermint. The peppermint plant is a cross between a spearmint and a water mint. For the longest time, peppermint has been considered as the oldest medicine due to its many health benefits.
Natural peppermint oil [...]
Venison’s Nutrition
Venison or deer meat may not often be part of your menu for dinner, but it is something that you need to consider serving frequently because of its great nutritional value. Venison roast, grilled venison steaks, barbecued venison chops or creamed venison are tasty treats whether you are having dinner in a fine restaurant or [...]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If you are still cooking using the traditional cooking oil, then you may not have heard yet about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Aside from the fact that olive oil lends a wonderful flavor to your favorite pasta, salad or meat dish – it also is one of the healthiest oils available [...]
Sumptuous Scallops
Whenever I eat out in a fine restaurant, the first thing that I look for in the menu is scallops. I absolutely love the delicately mild and sweet flavor of this seafood, as well as the chewy and fleshy texture.
Aside from the divine taste of scallops, they are also a great protein source substitute instead [...]