Health
Turmeric checks liver damage
A new Saint Louis University study has revealed that a chemical that gives curry its zing holds promise in preventing or treating liver damage from an advanced form of a condition known as fatty liver disease.
The chemical, curcurmin, is contained in turmeric, a plant used by the Chinese to make traditional medicines for thousands of years.
The recent study has highlighted its potential in countering an increasingly common kind of fatty liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Cholesterol Test FAQs
This test measure fats in the bloodstream. One of these fats, cholesterol, is produced naturally by the liver to make cell membranes and some hormones. A little goes a long way — too much can block blood vessels, causing a heart attack or stroke. Who needs it Most doctors recommend … Read more
Cook tasty dishes with low salt
Nowadays, the recommended food habit is low-salt diet. However, some people having strong taste believe that dishes with low salt will be tasteless. Actually, there are other ways to cook delicious dishes. 1. Make use of the natural strong flavor of vegetables. Cook such vegetables as green pepper, tomato, onion, … Read more
The Dirty Dozen
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released their updated “Dirty Dozen” list – produce you should only buy in organically grown varieties as part of their updated Shopper’s Guide. According to EWG, common growing practices make the crops listed below the most likely to contain high levels of pesticide residues:
Celery
Peaches
Strawberries
Low Carb Stew Recipes
Having low carb food does not mean that you have to eat tasteless food. In fact, you can make delicious low carb meals which you and your family can enjoy. Here are two low carb stew recipes to get you started.
Beef Stew with Vegetables
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean stew beef
1 cup chopped onions
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Worried about foul smell after eating onion and garlic?
After eating certain foods such as garlic and onion, people usually suffer from side effects like bad breath. The best way to avoid garlic breath is to of course, avoid it in everything that you eat. However, this is not so simple if you like it or want the benefits … Read more
Best Antioxidant Foods
Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals by getting rid of them before they cause any damage. Antioxidants are known to reduce blood pressure, prevent heart disease and cancer and also slow down the processes of ageing. There are some antioxidants the body is capable of synthesizing from its own … Read more
