Red leaf lettuce nutrition profile is similar to other popular leafy vegetables, such as green leaf, romaine, and iceberg lettuce, although there are a few notable differences. For example, when compared to romaine, red leaf lettuce provides more vitamin K, slightly more iron, and slightly fewer calories — while romaine offers more fiber and vitamins A and C (1, 2), as previously noted. Here Rose Lidell, Food.news, reflects on how to plant, harvest and store lettuce: "Leaf lettuce is perfect … [Read more...] about Grow Your Own Lettuce At Home
Why You Should Grow And Use Sunflowers As Food And Medicine
Sunflower seeds are popular in trail mix, multi-grain bread and nutrition bars, as well as for snacking straight from the bag. They’re rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals. These nutrients may play a role in reducing your risk of common health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Here are some of the things you need to know about sunflowers, including their nutrition, benefits and how to eat them, as previously noted. Davina … [Read more...] about Why You Should Grow And Use Sunflowers As Food And Medicine
Go Keto Today With Chicken And Waffles
The ketogenic diet has become popular. Studies have found that this very low carb, high fat diet is effective for weight loss, diabetes, and epilepsy (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source). There’s also early evidence to show that it may be beneficial for certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, and other diseases, too. Still, higher quality research on the diet is still needed to determine its long-term safety and efficacy (1Trusted Source, 4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source). A … [Read more...] about Go Keto Today With Chicken And Waffles
Easy Ways To Eat More Vegetables
New research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggests that a simple step can be taken to prevent and reverse age-related cognitive decline. Researchers found that eating one serving of green leafy vegetables a day can slow brain aging by a decade. Meanwhile, eating two servings produces even better results, as previously noted. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects on the many ways to eat more vegetables and improve your eating habits: "Time and again, experts … [Read more...] about Easy Ways To Eat More Vegetables
Buckwheat Should Be Incorporated In Your Diet
Since buckwheat is not related to wheat, it is gluten-free. Buckwheat can be processed into flour, groats (which are used like rice), and noodles. It is also used to make buckwheat tea. Buckwheat grains are usually brown and irregular in shape. Two types of buckwheat are grown for food: common or sweet buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and tartary or bitter buckwheat (F. tartaricum), as previously noted. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects on powerful health benefits of … [Read more...] about Buckwheat Should Be Incorporated In Your Diet
Why You Should Start A Medicinal Garden
Growing your own medicine is an effective way to stay healthy during SHTF. When the disaster strikes and everyone is left to their own devices, you get to have peace of mind knowing that you have a survival garden filled with various healing herbs. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about pesticides and other toxins because you have complete control overplanting, as previously noted. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on a beginner's guide to starting a medicinal garden: "Medicinal … [Read more...] about Why You Should Start A Medicinal Garden
Why You Should Eat More Alfalfa
Alfalfa is widely grown throughout the world as forage for cattle, and usually harvested as hay, but can also be made into silage, grazed, or fed as greenchop. It usually has the highest feeding value of all common hay crops. Alfalfa is used less frequently as pasture. Because of its high protein content and highly digestible fiber is primarily used as feed for high-producing dairy cows, and secondarily for beef cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. Humans also eat alfalfa sprouts in salads and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Eat More Alfalfa
Simple Ways To Use Some Citrus Fruit Peels
Most citrus fruits have a good deal of vitamin C, and oranges have high levels even compared to their tangy brethren. Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, protects cells by scavenging and neutralizing harmful free radicals, according to a 2018 review published in the journal Advances in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Free radicals are reactive atoms that can form from things such as environmental pollution, cigarette smoke and stress, and exposure to a high level of free radicals may … [Read more...] about Simple Ways To Use Some Citrus Fruit Peels
Chamomile Tea Offers A Wide Range Of Health Benefits
Chamomile tea is a common home remedy for people who have trouble sleeping. But did you know that chamomile tea offers other health benefits? Chamomile tea is usually made from dried wild chamomile flowers. The tea doesn’t have an overwhelming floral taste but is slightly sweet. Chamomile is used in other beverages, such as beer and liquor infusions. The herb is also used to make wine. In Spain, chamomile is used to flavor Manzanilla sherry. Chamomile’s floral flavor is … [Read more...] about Chamomile Tea Offers A Wide Range Of Health Benefits
Surprising Health Benefits Of Bone Broth
If you’re thinking bone broth is just like all the other broths you know, you may be right, ingredients-wise. But when it comes to health benefits, bone broth trumps them all. Broths made from beef bones, chicken bones, and even fish bones are rich in nutrients, which make them perfect additions to a healthy diet. They can help clear nasal passages, improve the complexion, manage weight, soothe digestive issues, and ease the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, as previously noted. … [Read more...] about Surprising Health Benefits Of Bone Broth
