Nutrition

A story has it that Mark Twain called the cherimoya "the most delicious fruit known to man." He described the fruit as "deliciousness itself." That's pretty high praise for a fruit that's up against mangoes, peaches, ...

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The cardiac diet — also sometimes called the heart-healthy diet, DASH diet or MIND diet— is recommended by many cardiologists for adults who are at high risk of developing heart disease. This may be because they're ...

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Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around — but many people are also confused about how oats are made and what makes them different from other cereal grains, including wheat. Are ...

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You may already know that eucalyptus oil is recommended for treating a variety of respiratory symptoms due to its natural decongestant effects and antiseptic properties — but did you know that eucalyptus leaves themselves can ...

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Although saturated fats, such fatty acids like palmitic acid and stearic acid, often get a bad rap in terms of their health impact, there's good reason to include them in your diet in moderate amounts. ...

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Have you heard of andrographis? This remarkable plant has been used for centuries in Asia as a traditional medicine for a range of ailments. It's also an important constituent of at least 26 Ayurvedic formulas, and ...

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When people think of the mineral calcium, bone health is usually the first thing that comes to mind — but its benefits go far beyond helping to build and maintain a strong skeletal structure. This ...

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Pulses have a long history, withe records of their consumption in the Middle East over 11,000 years ago by some of the earliest human civilizations. Fast-forward to 2016: The United Nations declared it was the International ...

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Fisetin is a flavonoid that's found in strawberries and other fruits and vegetables. Recent research suggests that the antioxidant has potent senolytic activity that may work to prevent the replication of damaged DNA. This means that ...

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As far back as the middle ages, people used various parts of the linden tree (also called "lime flower") — such as in linden tea — for their natural ability to promote perspiration and detoxification, ...

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