The longan fruit is sweet, succulent, and juicy in superior agricultural varities. The seed and the peel are not consumed. Apart from being eaten raw like other fruits, longan fruit is also often used in Asian snacks, desserts, soups, and sweet-and-sour foods, either fresh or dried, and sometimes preserved and canned in syrup. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects on health benefits of longans: "Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, the longan fruit (Dimocarpus … [Read more...] about Enjoy The Many Benefits Of Longans When You Add Them To Your Diet
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Eating Cherries Is Beneficial For Weight Loss,Says Study
In traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, cherries were commonly used to get rid of excess body acids and promote blood flow throughout the body. Moreover, they were also used as natural remedies for pain and inflammation associated with gout, arthritis, and rheumatism. In recent years, researchers have conducted countless studies that looked at the scientific basis behind the different therapeutic applications of cherries, as previously noted. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects … [Read more...] about Eating Cherries Is Beneficial For Weight Loss,Says Study
Surprising Health Benefits Of Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are the hard-shelled nuts from trees and shrubs belonging to the Corylus genus. Sometimes referred to as filberts and cobnuts, hazelnuts are slightly smaller than an acorn and have a tough, smooth shell. Inside that shell is a sweet-tasting, cream-colored kernel with a thick, dark brown skin that some people like to remove before eating. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on health benefits of hazelnuts: "Hazelnut is a popular flavor for cookies and coffee … [Read more...] about Surprising Health Benefits Of Hazelnuts
Cinnamon May Aid In Weight Loss, Says Study
Cinnamon is more than a popular flavor in food and drink. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to treat various illnesses. These days, it’s also gaining interest as a weight loss booster – something that researchers from Dongguk University in South Korea investigated in their study. Their findings, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, were promising: Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) was shown to have anti-obesity … [Read more...] about Cinnamon May Aid In Weight Loss, Says Study