Rambutan is a strange-looking fruit that resembles something you might find down Alice’s rabbit hole in Wonderland. However, it is an actual fruit you find commonly throughout Southeast Asia. They are also becoming quite popular in the United States because of their fantastic health benefits. January is the prime season for rambutan. The fruit is
Eating honey and using it topically can be good for you and may provide you with health benefits. Many people use this superfood for their hair, skin, and more. Bees make honey from flowers by using the nectar they collect and mixing it with enzymes to craft this sweet natural substance. Manufacturing processes can change
Are you looking to add more superfoods to your diet? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need expensive supplements to achieve this. Common foods like tangerines are packed with nutrients that are incredibly good for your health. If you’ve overlooked this sweet and tangy fruit or are simply confused about the difference between tangerines and
How would you define a functional food? Is it low-calorie? Is it healthy for your cardiovascular system? Does it include high fiber or high vitamins and minerals? If your answer is yes to each question, then buckwheat is an entirely functional food for health, weight loss, and disease prevention. Let’s find out the science behind
Tilapia is a fish native to the Middle East and Africa. It is currently farm-raised worldwide, making it convenient, cheap, and easy to find. It is the fourth most consumed seafood in the USA. There are three main species of tilapia, but The Nile (black) tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, also known as the Nile mouthbrooder, is the most
Many people may not realize that olives are a Mediterranean fruit. Olives are often enjoyed as a salty snack and are a source of healthy unsaturated fats. People have enjoyed them since at least 410 B.C.,[1] and they continue to be popular today. But is eating too many olives bad for you? Is there such a thing?
One of the most popular dietary supplements on the market is collagen, and it’s being added to practically everything, from protein powder and protein bars to skincare and even coffee. But, are there benefits of collagen supplements worth the hype, and is there a such thing as too much collagen? The benefits of taking collagen
Many people use omega-3 and fish oil supplements to get their daily omega-3 and polyunsaturated fatty acids or PUFA needs. There are also a lot of foods that are naturally high in omega-3 fats that you can easily add to your daily healthy diet. The dietary recommended intake[1] of omega-3 fatty acids is 1.6 grams for
If you’ve been l looking for a more natural way to sweeten your foods, you most likely have run into monk fruit sweeteners. It has become the latest popular trend amongst the health and sugar-conscious as an alternative way to sweeten your food without the harmful side effects of sugar and sugar substitutes. With all
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale L.) is a member of the Brassicaceae family,[1] which includes vegetables such as kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and collards. These crops are referred to as cruciferous vegetables. Watercress is an aquatic perennial leafy green vegetable that can live in or close to water. Maybe you haven’t heard of watercress until now, but it is widespread and grows worldwide.