Another fruit that you may or may not have heard of that has many nutritional benefits is the calamansi. Drinking the juice of this fruit helps with an array of health issues. Here Michelle Simmons, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the potential of calamansi oil to be used as a natural low-cost cancer-fighting medicine.   "The calamansi (Citrus microcarpa B.) fruit is a citrus fruit that is widely grown in Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines. It is used in various beverages, … [Read more...] about Calamansi Fruit Oil Has Powerful Compounds That Fight Cancer, Says Study

Your diet is linked to more than your overall well-being. Aside from being full of vitamins and minerals, a diet that contains fresh fruits and vegetables gives your body access to antioxidants, as previously mentioned. Here Jessie Szalay, LiveScience.com, reflects on the many health benefits oranges and 'orange peels' offer: Image courtesy of: grongar   "Sweet, juicy oranges make a delicious and healthy snack or addition to a meal. A whole orange contains only about 60 calories … [Read more...] about Orange Peels: Eat Them Or Leave Them?

After water, tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide. There are many ongoing studies associated with the benefits of drinking a variety of teas for their properties, such as polyphenols and amino acids. Here Michelle Simmons, Food.News, reflects on several reasons you should be drinking kombucha, according to a recent study:   "If you are looking for a healthy drink to add to your diet, try kombucha. It is a fermented sugar tea that contains a symbiotic culture of bacteria and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Add Kombucha To Your Diet?

A pungent hot-tasting red powder prepared from ground dried chili peppers, refers to cayenne. A type of capsicum annuum refers to the type of cayenne pepper. It is considered a moderately hot chili pepper used to flavor food dishes. Cayenne powder may contain a blend of many types of peppers and sometimes not containing cayenne peppers, and may or may not contain the seeds. Cayenne is often used as a herbal supplement and used in cooking spicy food dishes, usually as a powder or in its whole … [Read more...] about Marvel Of Cayenne Peppers Can Add Some Spice To Your Emergency Medical Kit

Exercise is considered an essential for growth and development, and the benefits are endless.  It's a healthy way to improve the body and relieve stress. Exercise is linked with a lower mortality rate. Here Laurel Ives, BBC Health, reflects on weight loss and effective high intensity interval workouts:   "Bursts of high intensity interval training (Hiit) may be more effective for weight loss than longer less intense workouts, a study suggests. The research, published in the British … [Read more...] about Sprint Interval Training Is Particularly Effective For Weight Loss, Says Study

It is apparent that a lot of care should be exercised in the selection, and combination of food materials. It is important that our food should contain some or all of  the various food elements. Food is usually plant or animal and contain absolutely necessary nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals, as previously mentioned. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, adds a little spice to your cooking and food preparation with capsaicin:Image courtesy of: Tortured … [Read more...] about What Does Capsaicin Do For Your Body?

The folks at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranked broccoli as one of the items that contain lots of nutrition per calorie.  It is linked with a reduced risk of cancer and other chronic diseases, and eating broccoli can aid in weight loss as well. Here Rhonda Johansson, NaturalNews.com, reflects on claims that broccoli sprouts can prevent cancer and protect the brain from stroke damage:Image courtesy of: Emily Barney "A phytochemical found in broccoli was found to … [Read more...] about Surprising How Broccoli Reduces The Risk Of Cancer While Promoting Brain Health, Says Study