Holistic Nutrition

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 …

Have you read reports where they talk about vitamin K, but have you every queried by asking which vitamin K they are referring to? This article will focus on vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Both are vital for good health, but both act differently. Nonetheless, in this article different foods …

You hear this a lot, people refer to sweet potatoes when they mean yams, and other way around. Let’s face it, it’s confusing and a bit annoying. Therefore, that’s what this article is all about – to explain the difference (and they are actually very different), from their nutrients to …

The herb rosemary, which originates from the Mediterranean region, is well known. If it is not going int your garden, then surely you will have some spice bottle filled with it in your kitchen. Rosemary has a wonderful aroma and taste, but did you know that it is packed with …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, periodic intestinal disorder categorized by gut pain and odd bowel habits. This disorder affects the lives of around 1 in 7 Americans. Then again, it should be added that most cases go undiagnosed. IBS can have a considerable impact on happiness and health …

The question is whether reducing sodium will make you healthier. You hear this everywhere – reduce the amount of salt you use, as it is not healthy. Well, it is not a new debate whether salt is healthy or not, all what is happening is that the debate has increased. …