Holistic Nutrition

Insects hold a great benefit to humans, not only from the perspective of global food crisis, but since they are a great source of high quality protein. As the human count raises, there are already problems of access to good quality nutrients, never mind protein. By 2050, the United Nations …

You might have read the title and thought – well simply just eat less sugar. Well true, it is not that easy. Sugar is an addictive substance. More so, it can be very bad for you. In this article, there will be mention of ways how to cut sugar out …

Once people come into their seventies, one in five will suffer from cognitive impairment. Then after five years, half of those affected with cognitive impairment will develop dementia sadly, pass away. Therefore, the sooner this process can be treated, by slowing it or stopping it, the better. Even though an …

The question: can salty foods make you hungrier, or should we ask the question if they could burn more calories? There have been some research done on this topic, and the results are rather interesting as they result to weight loss and hunger. We are fed the warnings that we …

Carbs can be groups into three separate entities, namely that of fiber, sugar and starch. Starch is the most eaten, partly since its cheap and a good source of energy. But starch are complex carbs, which are seen as healthier as if consist of many sugar molecules that are connected …

Humans have been eating mushrooms for over a thousand years. Not just been consuming these fungi for culinary reasons, but also as medicinal uses. Mushrooms add taste to meals, and are a good alterative to meat a they are packed with protein. But there are toxic mushrooms that have given …

Most of us know sage as perennial woody herb and some of us might even have it growing in our gardens. Sage, or if you prefer the scientific name, salvia officinalis, is a sister herb of rosemary. Both sage and rosemary have the organic compound rosmarinic acid that can offer …

You must have heard your mom say that green potatoes are bad and you cannot use them, rather toss them in the bin. Then other people will just cut the green parts off the potato. Either way, green potatoes are not more desirable than the normal brown colored ones. Mostly …

Beans are a great source of inexpensive protein, and rather filling. But beans have a nasty side as some people can have some serious issues with beans. Yes, there is the potential for bloating, gas, indigestion and cramping, after eating bean. However, more of a problem is that beans contain …

Flaxseeds are known as a good source of fiber and protein, but also to cut appetite and thereby helping to control weight. But flaxseed oil is also offering the same type of health benefits. Flaxseed oil, or flax oil or even linseed oil, is produced from flaxseeds, which have been …