The only time most people think about eating sesame seeds is on top of a hamburger bun. But this tiny little treasure is totally under-appreciated for all the health benefits it affords.
Sesame seeds are high in copper (which helps alleviate rheumatoid arthritis), calcium (bone-building, duh), iron (energy-boosting), magnesium (helps vascular and respiratory health), and zinc (improves the immune system and reproductive health). Plus, sesame seeds Read the rest of this entry
They come in all sizes and colors, so why should you choose black beans over other beans? There are a few reasons.
Black beans are a really good source of a trace mineral called molybdenum. I know what you’re thinking… Moly-what?! Molybdenum helps to detoxify sulfites (a preservative commonly added to prepared foods like deli salads) which can cause headaches, stomach aches, and disorientation. But even if you’re not sensitive to sulfites, black beans offer a superior edge to other beans. Read the rest of this entry
We all want to be “strong to the fin-ich cause I eat me spin-ach” but our hero Popeye never mentioned that gritty feeling on the teeth after downing some leafy greens. What is that anyways? Ever felt it? The strange residue left coating your pearly whites after eating spinach? You aren’t imagining it, there is, in fact a unique residue on your teeth. Read the rest of this entry
Baba Ghanoush, Eggplant Parmesan, Ratatouille… anyway you slice it or dice it, prepared eggplant becomes a jackpot of deliciousness in many cultures, and is full of unsuspecting surprises!
Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, the eggplant is in the night-shade family; closely related to the tomato and potato. During its immature growth stage however, the eggplant can not be eaten because it contains toxins called Read the rest of this entry
