A unique strain of dulse is being grown by OSU researchers – when cooked, the seaweed tastes like bacon! This post from Oregon State University turns the spotlight on the bacon-flavored seaweed that could launch a whole new line of seaweed-based specialty foods. Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of a succulent red marine algae called dulse that ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
The health benefits of coconut oil, used extensively in tropical countries, include weight loss, skin care, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. This post from Top Healthy Life discusses how coconut oil works in our body. Why is coconut oil so good? Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can truly be described as a super food. Recently, much ... Continue Reading
Bananas Aren’t The Only Foods With Potassium
Bananas are packed with potassium. But it turns out they aren’t the only way to this powerful nutrient. Jenna Birch, in this post from Women’s Health, has put together a list of 5 foods with potassium that are richer than a banana in this powerful nutrient! Potassium is a crucial nutrient, playing key roles in muscle strength, nerve function and heart health. And if you don't ... Continue Reading
3 Energy Boosting Smoothies
Summer heat can be exhausting and dehydrating. That's why it is very important to include cooling and water-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet. Delicious and nutritious smoothies are a great way to do so. One of best liquids to use in your smoothies is coconut water. It is a natural thirst quencher, hydrates the body, replenishes the minerals and has a range of other ... Continue Reading
16 Superfoods You SHOULD Know About! (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we learned what superfoods are and how they can make a difference to our lives. We discovered that superfoods do not possess just a single nutrient, but many. They offer us many benefits at the same time so in effect you get more nutrition with lesser amount of food that you eat. Part 1 also explained why we should eat superfoods. They are ... Continue Reading