Artichoke is a vegetable that many people of aware of, but few of us actually work into our daily diets. Most people believe that the only edible part of this funny-looking vegetable is its flower base. Did you know, though, that the section connecting the leaf to the stem is also edible? An artichoke plant may look quite intimidating, and those sharp leaves might make the … [Read more...] about Little Known Ways Grandma’s Artichokes Reduce Your Cholesterol and Blast Away Fat
Poison in our food, Bot Ngot?
People like food, especially in this country, where unfortunately some people love it too much. Everyone likes to eat something different, exotic-sounding, foreign cheese, wines, caviars, but does anyone really want an amino acid? Monosodium Glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is a chemical addition found in many foods to ameliorate the taste. Have you ever thought about this, “I … [Read more...] about Poison in our food, Bot Ngot?
Stress: The Pro’s and Con’s
Summer has finally come to an end, and for most of us that means the start of school. But what happens when school starts? Well school life is full of homework, reading, deadlines, midterms, and finals. So where do we fit in the social life? Anywhere one would like; however, one must be alarm that fitting in time for a little social time may push back some course loads. As time … [Read more...] about Stress: The Pro’s and Con’s
The Mysterious Culprit
Everybody knows about the word “Cholesterol” and everybody believes that it has been the key culprit in cardiovascular disease. But is what we know fact? Or is it just something that we are told because this specific piece of information has been passed down to us from previous generations? Well the function of this article is to inform you readers that nearly half of all heart … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Culprit
The Golden Cure
Ever wonder the health benefits of Curcumin pills? Or in actuality, what in the world is Curcumin? Curcumin is found in Turmeric which is known as Nghe in Vietnamese and Huang Jiang in Chinese and is a natural extract from the spice turmeric, which makes curry yellow. Turmeric is derived from the plant Curcuma Longa. The use of Curcumin is predominant in India and Asia for … [Read more...] about The Golden Cure