(BeWellBuzz) Originally grown in South and Central America, jicama is a root vegetable that exhibits characteristics similar to those of any bean species plant. The plant grows best under tropical and subtropical climates and is famous for its flesh, which is sweet taste and has a crunchy texture. A highly nutritious vegetable, jicama has a sweet-starchy taste, much like ... Continue Reading
10 Life Saving Blood Tests You Need To Run
If you want to know your heart attack risk, you get your cholesterol checked, right? Wrong! Cholesterol tests fail to identify almost half of people at risk for having a heart attack, stroke or other potentially deadly cardiovascular issues. With cardiovascular disease as the number one cause of death in the United States, causing an astonishing 2,200 deaths every day, ... Continue Reading
Importance of Folic Acid and its Sources
Vitamin B9, usually called folic acid, has long been known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects. It is also necessary for healthy red blood cells. Also believed to help suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of asthma symptoms. Folic acid is involved in the replication of DNA and RNA. It helps to keep levels of homocysteine down in our blood, which in turn ... Continue Reading